# El Niño is threatening California's fragile coast again—the 1982–83 El Niño opened eyes to the serious erosion risks

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:00:07+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-el-nio-threatening-california-fragile.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/el-ni-o-is-threatening-california-s-fragile-coast-again-the-1982-83-el-ef0eb2/

California's coastal bluffs and beaches look rugged, but they can be surprisingly fragile in the face of a powerful El Niño.

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