A 300 to 400-foot section of bluff along the coast of southern Los Angeles County collapsed this weekend, damaging properties in a wealthy neighborhood already known for its coastal erosion problems.
Long chunks of the tall bluff slid off Marguerite Drive, home to large multi-million-dollar mansions, on Saturday at approximately 8:20 p.m., the city of Rancho Palos Verdes said in a news release. The bluffs tumbled approximately 50 to 60 feet down toward the ocean, the city said, bringing down portions of the backyards of the affected residences. A geologist examined the area and determined that the land movement is “static” as of Sunday night and will continue to monitor the area. City officials said they are still investigating the cause of the land movement.
Officials also inspected the backyards of the four homes and found no structural damage or injuries. The property owners are arranging cleanup and next steps, the city said. Aerial footage from ABC7 (KABC-TV) shows the cliffside coastal slide, with some backyards taped off…