Figure 4. Coastal bluffs maps are regional maps, and as a result, some shores mapped as stable may contain small areas that are unstable. A bluff, too small to appear on the map, is shown in the photo. This bluff exhibits the characteristics of an unstable bluff: curved tree trunks, exposed roots, and bare ground on a steep slope. It is an area to be concerned about on a local scale. However, this degree of detail is not shown on the coastal bluff map.

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