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IN PHOTOS: Devastating waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapse

Updated On: 13 October, 2026 10:58 AM IST | Janhavi Pingale

Powerful waves driven by Tropical Storm Rachel have severely damaged beachfront properties in Long Beach, California, leaving several homes at risk of collapse and sections of the city's historic boardwalk destroyed. (Pic/AFP)

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Pic/AFP
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Beachfront homes in Long Beach, California, were left dangerously unstable after powerful waves battered the coastline during Tropical Storm Rachel. Some structures were declared unsafe to enter as waves and erosion stripped away sand beneath buildings and exposed their foundations
Beachfront homes in Long Beach, California, were left dangerously unstable after powerful waves battered the coastline during Tropical Storm Rachel. Some structures were declared unsafe to enter as waves and erosion stripped away sand beneath buildings and exposed their foundations
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Parts of the historic wooden boardwalk in Long Beach were torn apart by powerful waves and high tides. The damage weakened a barrier protecting waterfront properties and prompted authorities to close affected sections while inspections and repairs were carried out
Parts of the historic wooden boardwalk in Long Beach were torn apart by powerful waves and high tides. The damage weakened a barrier protecting waterfront properties and prompted authorities to close affected sections while inspections and repairs were carried out
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The damage in Long Beach has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of coastal communities to powerful surf, high tides and erosion. City officials have called for stronger coastal resilience measures as California prepares for further seasonal weather impacts
The damage in Long Beach has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of coastal communities to powerful surf, high tides and erosion. City officials have called for stronger coastal resilience measures as California prepares for further seasonal weather impacts
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Waves driven by Tropical Storm Rachel pound oceanfront properties in Long Beach. The heavy surf and elevated tides breached coastal defences, allowing seawater to reach homes and damage structures along the peninsula
Waves driven by Tropical Storm Rachel pound oceanfront properties in Long Beach. The heavy surf and elevated tides breached coastal defences, allowing seawater to reach homes and damage structures along the peninsula
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Residents of Long Beach's coastal peninsula face uncertainty after storm-driven waves damaged homes and eroded the shoreline. Some properties were left too dangerous to enter, while evacuation orders kept residents away from the most vulnerable areas
Residents of Long Beach's coastal peninsula face uncertainty after storm-driven waves damaged homes and eroded the shoreline. Some properties were left too dangerous to enter, while evacuation orders kept residents away from the most vulnerable areas
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Several buildings along the Long Beach Peninsula were marked unsafe to enter after the storm-driven surf caused extensive damage. Officials ordered evacuations in threatened areas as inspections continued and residents were warned about hazardous coastal conditions
Several buildings along the Long Beach Peninsula were marked unsafe to enter after the storm-driven surf caused extensive damage. Officials ordered evacuations in threatened areas as inspections continued and residents were warned about hazardous coastal conditions

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