Hurricane Marie leaves iconic California beach nearly unrecognizable as erosion crisis explodes

Key Takeaways

• Swell beginning September 2 caused significant sand movement and erosion
• Hurricane Marie caused significant erosion at a California beach
• The city of Laguna Beach declared a local emergency
• The erosion crisis was exacerbated by swells from Hurricane Marie
• Oceanfront homes are endangered due to the erosion
• A strong El Niño is expected this fall and winter, contributing to the declaration