Drone footage has been capture of a near-shore landslip, commonly known as a sinkhole, at Inskip Point.
A large section of the sand, at the western end of the K’Gari barge landing, began crumbling into the ocean around 11:30am yesterday, June 3.
Rangers from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation witnessed the landslide and managed to capture some if it on film.
A statement from the Department of Environment says the peninsula is a highly dynamic environment where strong winds and waves naturally impact the sandy shoreline.
“A near-shore landslip or landslide is a natural coastal event that cannot be predicted. They occur when a large body of sand moves quickly, forming an underwater scarp (or small cliff) that moves rapidly inshore as the sand debris moves out to sea.”
“Sand at Inskip Point is constantly being replenished.”
Drivers are being urged to be cautious, but the barge access hasn’t been affected, and camping and beach driving areas remain open.
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