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Effects🌍 GeographyCalifornia's Coastline Straightness

California's Coastline Straightness

Many recall California's Pacific coastline as being much straighter and less rugged or curvy than it actually appears on maps and in person.

What People Remember

People remember the California coast as a more uniform, less indented, and generally straighter line along the Pacific Ocean.

What's Actually True

California's coastline is quite varied and rugged, featuring numerous bays, coves, and cliffs, especially along Big Sur and northern areas, making it far from a straight line.

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