A total of 4 homes were red-tagged in San Clemente, California as the cliff behind their properties gave way onto a golf course below. One neighbor saw her tree disappear as the cliff face has now marched up to patios and back porches on several homes. [Source: abc7.com. Image: LA Times]
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