🚨 Watch your step! A dramatic landslide has sent beachgoers scrambling at a popular spot in Anglesey, Wales. Video footage captured the heart-stopping moment when a massive chunk of coastline unexpectedly crumbled, sending rock and soil crashing down just metres away from unsuspecting walkers. 🚶♂️💨
Local resident Huwie John Morris caught the incident on camera after noticing pebbles trickling from the cliffs. Within a heartbeat, the cliffside gave way — the loud, quick phenomenon sending shivers through onlookers. It’s the fourth such event in under two weeks, with recent storms and heavy rains taking a toll on the already fragile coastline.
Church Bay’s cliffs, made of weak volcanic ash, have been slowly deteriorating for decades, but this erosion seems to be hastening. Experts from GeoMôn, Anglesey’s UNESCO Global Geopark, are warning visitors on social media about the ongoing risks, advising everyone to steer clear of the unstable areas. 😲📉
The local council has stepped up with new warning signs, but many feel more awareness is needed to prevent close calls. Some locals have observed that rockfalls are more frequent than ever, with more rock having crumbled in recent years than in the previous decades combined.
While Porth Swtan remains a family favourite, the risks posed by its cliffs cannot be ignored. The coastal management strategy currently supports a “do nothing” approach to the erosion, although future measures like “managed realignment” may be required.
Let’s look out for one another and stay safe when exploring Wales’ stunning — yet sometimes precarious — natural beauty. 🌊🌿
📍 If you’re planning a visit, remember the cliffs’ stability varies seasonally and keep a safe distance, especially after heavy rain. Let’s enjoy these glorious landscapes responsibly! 💚