Beach-goers warned to stay away from unstable cliffs after major landslide in Seatown
Visitors to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset have been warned to stay away from cliff edges and the base of cliffs, following a large landslide at Seatown.
These incredible images of the huge rockfall have been captured by James Loveridge, and show the beach at Seatown completely blocked by the latest slippage.
The slip occurred overnight on Thursday/Friday and, as the summer holidays get underway, beach-goers are being warned to stay away from the dangerous cliffs.
Dorset Council commented: "There has been a large landslip between Eype and Seatown. It seems to be another movement of the older slipped material.
"This movement may leave the remaining vertical faces even more vulnerable to further collapse now, especially where any remaining cracks are still present. The coastal path at the top was moved back three years ago from this edge due to this cracking.
"We will continue to monitor these and other active cliffs along the Jurassic Coast.
We have warned people who have already been walking on this slip.
"These slips continue to move and are still dangerous to walk over - so please take notice of the warning signs. And don't clamber over new slips, stand at the edge or the base of cliffs.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service added: "Please remember that if you are visiting the coast and walking the coast path, stay away from cliff edges and don't sit at the base of the cliffs."
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