Why are homes and yards at the tops of the cliff vulnerable?
Erosion at the base of the cliff creates a steep slope. This steepness makes the top of the slope more unstable and saturated soil at the top of the cliff slides off. Exactly when and where these slides occur is hard to predict but it is related to many factors. Soil saturation occurs with natural, prolonged periods of heavy rains and can be compounded by improper drainage from streets, houses, or septic fields.
