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Frightening Cliff Collapse At Surf Spot; Storm Damage Delivers Death Blow To Iconic Aptos Pier

Pounding surf whipped up by the waves tore apart large sections of the pier which includes S.S. Palo Alto Cement Ship.

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February 17, 2023

It's been weeks since an epic surge of atmospheric rivers battered the Bay Area, but the impact of the 22 days of stormy weather lingers.

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On Thursday night, state park officials announced the storm damage has delivered a death blow to the iconic pier at Seacliff State Beach.

Pounding surf whipped up by the waves tore apart large sections of the pier which includes S.S. Palo Alto Cement Ship.

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