San Clemente's shoreline wears away as rapid coastal erosion threatens homes and economies
The southern California surf town, long regarded as a capital of American surf culture, faces erosion as a Super El Niño approaches, The Guardian reports.
San Clemente, a southern California beach town, is watching its shoreline wear away. Rapid coastal erosion threatens coastal homes and economies, according to The Guardian.
The town has long been tied to surfing. It has been regarded as a capital of American surf culture since the 1950s. Its beaches have been a longtime cultural and economic driver, but they are now under threat.
Lower Trestles, a top-rated surf spot there, is due to host surfers at the 2028 Olympics, two years from the time of The Guardian's report.
The Guardian also reports that a Super El Niño is approaching, as the town confronts the reality of the climate crisis.
