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GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major cliff collapse this morning (Thursday, August 14.)<\/p>\n

About 100m of the cliff face has failed, with about 20m of rock falling to the base.<\/p>\n

This has resulted in a closure being implemented and people urged to stay away and obey closure signs.<\/p>\n

It is believed an earthquake on the Mornington Peninsula at about 4.20am today triggered the cliff collapse.<\/p>\n

GORCAPA acting director environment and coastal operations Leia Howes said the collapse was a stark reminder of how quickly the coastline could change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe site is extremely unstable, and even a small movement in the rock could trigger further collapse without warning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are asking the public to stay away from the area until it has been fully assessed, as more rockfalls are possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

GORCAPA and Parks Victoria will continue to monitor the area and check other high-risk sites with the possibility the earthquake has triggered other falls.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is advising people to keep clear of the Point Addiscot Beach (Jarosite Point) following a major cliff collapse this morning (Thursday, August 14.) About 100m of the cliff face has failed, with about 20m of rock falling to the base. This has resulted in a closure being […]<\/p>\n

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