Camano, WA

Island County

Bluff Report
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01/29/2023 | 4:20 pm




"Tree rootball slid down.  Lots of drift wood covering toe of slide. Notice tree trunk is cut at top.  Tree fell on a house during Nov 4 windstorm. When branches and top were removed the rootball and heavy trunk slide down the bank taking all vegetation with it."

Bluff Overview

Bluff height: 30-40'

Bluff sediment type/geology:

  • Mud
  • Gravels
  • Mixed

Bluff vegetation:

  • None

Groundwater seeps?: Yes

Profile shape: Convex

Profile

Bluff undercut?: No

Bluff slide deposits?: Yes

Slide Deposits

Slide deposit height: >10'ft

Slide deposit width: 10-20'ft

Slide deposit depth: >10'ft

Slide deposit composition:

  • Mud
  • Gravels

Does the slide deposit material match material observed in the bluff above?: Yes

Does the deposit size or scarp appear to be changing?: Yes

What sediment sizes are present at the beach?:

  • Gravels
  • Cobbles

01/29/2023 | 4:20 pm

Tidal Overview

5 hours 50 minutes after high tide

Data from Crescent Harbor, N. Whidbey Island (5 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 10:30 am, 12'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 4.8 MPH

Wind Direction: NW (305°)

Temperature: 38℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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