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Rockaway, NY Powerful Gales & Beach Erosion - 10/24/2017

October 24, 2017

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Powerful gales from the south cause major beach erosion along the shores of Rockaway Beach, NY. High surf pounds the shoreline, as strong winds make getting around difficult.
Shot Description

Shot 1: A street sign rocks from side to side in powerful winds in Rockaway, NY.
Shot 2: Major beach erosion occurs as powerful southerly gales push water almost to the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach, NY.
Shot 3: Small children are blown around by powerful winds, as their mother holds them tightly.
Shots 4-5: Very rough surf pounds the shores of Rockaway Beach.
Shot 6: A couple struggles to walk in powerful winds along the shores of Rockaway Beach.
Shots 7-8: A man stands on what's left of the shoreline at Rockaway Beach, and casts his fishing line into the sea.
Shot 9: Very rough surf pounds the shores of Rockaway Beach causing major beach erosion.
Shot 10: A traffic signal sways in powerful winds.
Shot 11: Rough Seas at Rockaway Beach.
Shot 12: People walking along the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach are buffeted by powerful southerly winds.
Shot 13: Wide angle shot of the shoreline showing the water approaching the ramp leading to what's left of the beach.
Shot 14: Rack focus shot of a flag blowing in strong winds, with waves crashing onto the rocks in the background.