Important Takeaways:

• Accelerating land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes cracks roads, sinks homes
• According to experts, land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes continues to accelerate. As a result, roads and homes continue to crack and sink.
• “This whole area moved about 5 feet in the last year or so, but then it really accelerated. In the last couple months, it’s moved another 4 or 5 feet.”
• Water main pipes are now above ground to try and prevent breaks. While at least one homeowner uses a garden hose to get water inside. In addition, a rope has been placed at the edge of one driveway to help homeowners climb up to their house.
• Within the last year or so, experts believe some areas have dropped more than 12 feet. Recently, experts have said the land is moving about 12 inches per week.

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