El Niño is threatening California’s fragile coast again – the 1982-83 El Niño opened eyes to the serious erosion risks

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2026-10-21 13:47
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The destructive 1982-83 El Niño, then the strongest on record, eroded cliffs, leaving homes hanging precariously over the edges. A coastal scientist explains the escalating risks.

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