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Rocky coastline with layered stones and waves crashing against the shore under bright sunlight.
Cabrillo

How researchers are using ground sensors to predict cliff collapse

Perhaps one day soon we can monitor the cliffs at Cabrillo… From kpbs.org – July 10, 2026 Ground sensors can help predict the collapse of cliffs along San Diego’s coast according to research conducted over four years by Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists. In a study published Thursday, researchers detailed how they used advanced sensors to track and predict coastal cliff erosion at three North County San … Continue reading How researchers are using ground sensors to predict cliff collapse

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Broken sandstone rocks against a layered cliff. Several people are in the background looking at the rock fragments.
Tidepool Tips, TPERP

Another Major Bluff Collapse

Another major bluff collapse occurred midday in the tidepools on Wednesday February 17. This occurred in Zone 1 where the majority of the visitors view the tidepools. Luckily no one was injured. In fact our volunteers had to try to keep people from climbing on the rocks shortly after the collapse. The pile of rocks is still unstable and poses a danger to everyone. Once … Continue reading Another Major Bluff Collapse

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Major Collapse in the Tidepools

Last Friday at approximately 1:30pm, a large collapse occurred in Zone 1 at the tidepools. This collapse was different from most collapses because this one happened during the day. There wasn’t any rain or a high tide, and there wasn’t any warning. Luckily, no visitors or TPERPs were injured, although some people were within very close proximity. This is proof, although we didn’t need it, … Continue reading Major Collapse in the Tidepools

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