the cliffs of Étretat threatened by erosion

On January 1, a witness filmed a landslide on the cliff of Étretat, in Seine-Maritime. An impressive but natural phenomenon. The Normandy coast, approximately 150 kilometers long, is a victim of erosion. More and more visible, it eats away at the earth inexorably. The cliffs of Etretat, 100 meters high on average, are made of limestone. They are receding by 20 centimeters, on average, per year. Today, they are closely studied by scientists, who analyze phenomena related to erosion.

Climate change, observed in recent years, is an aggravating factor. Beautiful but dangerous, the cliffs of Étretat must be protected. Those who approach it should also be wary of it. This is particularly the case for residents, whose homes and gardens are now too close to the precipice. Some homes will have to be demolished in the coming months. Several towns on the Normandy coast are directly affected by this erosion.