# New statewide lidar study identifies hot spots for California coastal cliff retreat

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-statewide-lidar-hot-california-coastal.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/new-statewide-lidar-study-identifies-hot-spots-for-california-coastal--120f33/

The cliffs that comprise much of California's coastline are constantly being reshaped by rain, waves and other geologic forces. The erosion of cliffs threatens critical infrastructure such as highways, railways, homes, parklands, public access points and more.

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