Video of erosion damage caused by a 1-in-30 year storm at South Narrabeen (Friday 8th June 2007)

Friday 8th June 2007 saw a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology. They warned of winds gusting to 90kph, flash flooding, waves exceeding 5m in the surf zone and significant beach erosion. It was dubbed a 30-year storm, and came as a costly reminder of the devastating power of the natural environment. This video was recorded on Wednesday 13th June and illustrates some of the impacts of the storm on Sydney's beaches. Features include a 20ft vertical sand cliff in Sth Narrabeen and the precarious location of residents beachfront property to the erosion damage.