California s iconic piers - cherished remnants of the state s coastal history since the Gold Rush era - now face being wiped out by wild storms and rising seas.
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More storms, rising seas and huge waves are taking their toll on California’s iconic piers that have dotted the Pacific coast since the Gold Rush, posing the biggest threat yet to the beach landmarks that have become a quintessential part of the landscape.
More damage is possible this year with El Nino, which is expected to bring additional storms to California caused by the temporary warming of parts of the.