Massive landslip on Dorset coast

Update
-South West Coast Path has been closed by Dorset County Council.
-Landslip on Dorset coast happened overnight.
-At least 21 landslips have occurred in last three months which is higher than the average of 2-3 per year.
-People are urged to stay away from the cliff edge.

Massive landslip on Dorset coast path near Durdle Door has been reported.

Landslip occurred at St Oswald's Bay, east of Durdle Door, BBC News mentions.

No injury has been reported.

The beach is popular and very close to the Durdle Door Caravan Park. Several landslides occurred earlier this month at nearby White Nothe.

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Cliff fall at St Oswald's Bay, Dorset; MCA

Locals are advised to observe the warning signs and stay away from the edge. St Oswald's Bay is located near Lulworth on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England.

Original post: Natural Disasters List April 30, 2013

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