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Oregon's Pacific coastline

Photo of rocky coastline

The rocky shores of Oregon's Pacific coastline are among the most dramatic in the United States. This rugged coast is geologically young and has not yet been smoothed by erosion.



Types of Coasts
Maintained by J.M. Watsonhttps://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1075/rockscoast.htmlLast updated 9.11.97