Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
March 7, 2024
It was a beautiful, sunny day although somewhat brisk. Some photos of recent erosion are attached.
Report Details
It was a beautiful, sunny day although somewhat brisk. I was surprised how few people were taking advantage of the break in the weather. Some photos of recent erosion are attached. The first two photos show where the safety fence by the picnic site is now hanging above the erosion.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 3. Sitting: 1.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). There was an abundance of small pieces of plastic.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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John Rogan
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