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Pictures show Malibu beach destroyed by sudden coastal erosion
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Severe erosion at Malibu’s Point Dume Beach has created eight-foot drop-offs along the bluffs, leading officials to close road access and deem the area too dangerous for public entry.
- The erosion followed high tides and powerful waves generated by Hurricane Genevieve, which caused significant damage to the coastline, including a broken water line affecting public restrooms.
- Homeowners, many still rebuilding after the Palisades Fire, face increased challenges due to unstable bluffs, limited construction space, and ongoing permitting and engineering hurdles.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors has closed Westward Beach Road and the Point Dume Beach parking lot indefinitely while assessing damage, with no timeline for reopening.
- This latest erosion exacerbates concerns among Malibu residents about the long-term stability of the coastline and the future of rebuilding efforts along the Pacific Coast Highway.
