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Today, Highway 1 is an iconic and beloved landmark for native Californians and those who visit, with postcard-worthy views taking you along the coast and connecting the world to Big Sur.

And now, like several times in recent years, a landslide has put it out of commission; an occurrence happening more and more as climate change intensifies.

KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to Cheryl Hapke, former U.S. Geological Survey research scientist who spent over 20 years working closely with Caltrans studying landslide risks.

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