El Niño Conditions Linked to Coastal Erosion and Infrastructure Damage
What happened
Elevated tide levels, measuring 6 to 12 inches higher than forecast, have been linked to El Niño conditions and extreme marine heat. This has resulted in significant erosion along the beach at San Onofre State Beach, causing the destruction of San Onofre bathrooms and the closure of the SanO access road.
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Why it matters
El Niño drives sea level rise and coastal erosion in Southern California, placing coastal infrastructure, beaches, and railroad corridors at risk. The combination of powerful surf and unusually high tides has led to the damage and closure of public access roads and parking areas.
El Niño drives sea level rise and coastal erosion in Southern California.
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Who's involved
- El NiñoClimate pattern linked to elevated tide levels and coastal damage
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAgency that monitors and forecasts the physical state and global impacts of the El Niño pattern
- NOAASeries of satellites used by NOAA to monitor and forecast the El Niño pattern
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CaliforniaSpeculative
Coastal infrastructure might face increased repair costs and reduced usability due to erosion and tidal events.
How it developed
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