Coastal erosion and reoccurring landslides has become a pressing issue for homeowners across the United States, particularly in states like California and Rhode Island. Source: Daily Mail (image by KTLA)
An Oregon hillside home was left precariously perched on the edge of collapse after torrential rain and strong winds triggered a landslide on Northeast Cadet Avenue in Portland. The landslide caused a driveway to crumble, halting just short of a neighboring backyard. Despite efforts by the Portland Bureau of Transportation to assess the situation, the landslide occurred on private property, leaving the homeowner responsible for repairs. Such incidents highlight the increasing risk of landslides during severe weather and emphasize the need for proactive measures in geotechnical and structural safety.
An Oregon hillside home was left precariously perched on the edge of collapse after torrential rain and strong winds triggered a landslide on Northeast Cadet Avenue in Portland. Source: Daily Mail
Coastal Erosion Threatening Homes in USA and Nationwide
Coastal erosion has become a pressing issue for homeowners across the United States, particularly in states like California and Rhode Island. This past year saw extreme storms relentlessly eroding cliffs, leaving homes in places like Newport Beach and Pacifica teetering on the brink of collapse. Rising sea levels, driven by climate change, further exacerbate the risks, with projections showing a 10–12-inch rise by 2050. Unfortunately, standard insurance policies often exclude erosion-related damages, leaving homeowners financially vulnerable.
This past year saw extreme storms relentlessly eroding cliffs, leaving homes in places like Newport Beach and Pacifica teetering on the brink of collapse. Source: Daily Mail (image by MetaLeo / Youtube)
Solutions and Proactive Measures
Efforts to mitigate these risks include government buyback programs and private initiatives. FEMA offers compensation for homeowners leaving flood-prone properties, although eligibility is limited to disaster-declared areas. In some cases, communities have implemented controversial protective measures, such as sand-filled barriers, which face resistance from conservationists concerned about ecological impacts. For long-term resilience, engineers and policymakers must prioritize sustainable infrastructure and coastal management strategies to protect homes and communities from escalating risks.
More information on the recently occurred landslide damaging the gorgeous Craftsman home in Portland is given in the following video.
A landslide occurred in the Hollywood Hills, on Wednesday 3d of April around 5:30 p.m. causing the...
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Vishnu Diyaljee
Jan, 14, 2025 Looking at the various photos, one wonders why a setback distance for infrastructure construction was not part of the requirements/ regulations. It is also known that many would like to be as close to the waterfront as possible, so these buildings likely predated implementing rules to that effect. Such occurrences present interesting challenges for geotechnical, coastal and hydraulics engineers.
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1 COMMENT
Vishnu Diyaljee
Jan, 14, 2025 Looking at the various photos, one wonders why a setback distance for infrastructure construction was not part of the requirements/ regulations. It is also known that many would like to be as close to the waterfront as possible, so these buildings likely predated implementing rules to that effect. Such occurrences present interesting challenges for geotechnical, coastal and hydraulics engineers.