The sandstone bluffs along Pacific Beach just north of Crystal Pier are literally slipping away, residents say, leaving fresh scars on the cliff face and taped-off stretches of the Ocean Front Walk. Longtime neighbors warn the failures can be sudden, with undercut bases and waterlogged upper layers giving way without notice, and they say routine warning signs are not doing much to keep people out of danger. Scientists and local officials say a volatile mix of powerful storm waves, rising groundwater and human disturbance is speeding up the erosion.
Residents Call For A Cliff Task Force
“I have first-hand knowledge, having watched coastal erosion for almost the past 40 years,” Cheri Tabb told the Times of San Diego, calling for a dedicated task force…..