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UPDATED Sep 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Powerful waves tear apart Long Beach coast
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Days of powerful surf have stripped sand, damaged a popular walkway, and threatened homes along the Long Beach coast. On the Alamitos Peninsula, parts of the beachfront are left almost unrecognizable, and scientists warn the conditions could worsen this winter.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Powerful waves eroded sand, damaged a popular walkway, and threatened homes along the Long Beach coast, leaving parts of the Alamitos Peninsula beachfront severely altered.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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