Bluff Report: Maxwelton, WA

Bluff Report by William Sperling

Bluff height: 50-60'

Bluff sediment type/geology:

Bluff vegetation:

Groundwater seeps?: Yes

Profile shape: Vertical

Bluff undercut?: No

Bluff slide deposits?: Yes

Slide deposit height: >10' ft

Slide deposit width: 30-40' ft

Slide deposit depth: 10-20' ft

Slide deposit composition:

Upper beach composition:

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?:

4 hours 14 minutes after high tide

Data from Glendale, Whidbey Island (3.7 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 1:12 pm, 9.2'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

Wind Speed: 5.7 MPH

Wind Direction: NNW (340°)

Temperature: 45℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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