Event Brief
Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Erosion at The Wedge exposes old pipes, wires
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Large summer swells have driven significant coastal erosion at The Wedge in Newport Beach, stripping away shoreline material. The erosion has exposed decades-old infrastructure, including pipes and wires, raising concerns about damage along the popular coastal area.
WHO: Local coastal residents and visitors; owners/operators of the exposed infrastructure
WHAT: Coastal erosion at The Wedge exposed decades-old pipes and wires after summer swells.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
WHERE: The Wedge, Newport Beach, CA
WHY: The erosion was triggered by large swells during the summer.
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