FYI for those interested in the history of the area (from wiki): The Landslip is believed to have existed for thousands of years, but its present terrain derives largely from major landslide events in 1810 and 1818. An 1811 account by Thomas Webster described the scene: I was surprised at the scene of devastation, which seemed to have been occasioned by some convulsion of nature. A considerable portion of the cliff had fallen down, strewing the whole of the ground between it and the sea with its ruins ; huge masses of solid rock started up amidst heaps of smaller fragments, whilst immense quantities of loose marl, mixed with stones, and even the soil above with the wheat still growing on it, filled up the spaces between, and formed hills of rubbish which are scarcely accessible. Nothing had resisted the force of the falling rocks. Trees were levelled with the ground ; and many lay half buried in the ruins. The streams were choked up, and pools of water were formed in many places. Whatever road or path formerly existed through this place had been effaced ; and with some difficulty I passed over this avalanche which extended many hundred yards. A lesser slip took place in February 1995. Although Bonchurch village itself is on a stable part of the Undercliff, slippage is still active at its edge adjacent to The Bonchurch Landslip: in 2011, subsidence destroyed North Court, a Victorian villa.
Alarming to hear that people have been allowed back into their properties soon after - one poor guy's house is now standing on a cliff edge as can be soon on the very right of the screen at 8:00. I don't think I'd sleep at night as more could go anytime following all this rain.
This footage reveals a huge amount of interesting detail about the landslide process. Brilliant - and it uses a sensible focal length - avoiding distortion.
As an ole’ Shanklinite I’d guess it is sadly inevitable. The whole area from Shanklin to Blackgang Chine is sitting on a bed of Blue Slipper Clay which is unstoppable after continuous rain. Even the road from Ventnor through the Undercliff has been closed several times for the same reason. 2:19
Oh wow, incredible footage, it looks very close to those houses. I'm sure your footage will be helpful to see the movement from the air. I've added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with another drone pilot?
This is an amazing event and I am sorry for a dumb question, I’m not familiar with this area and would like to know the cause of this enormous landslip.
I believe it is due to the enormous amounts of rain that we've had and that has washed a layer of softer material under the rock until the rock can no longer support itself and all that stands upon it.
@@williamalsop5174 thank you so much for replying to my question. I noticed so much rock that I couldn’t understand how that caused the situation. Hope everyone is handling the situation, my best to you all.
Beautiful drone views and music soundtrack. Thank you for sharing. Video 👍
I was gutted when I saw this....I grew up on the Island and as a visitor now this was always my favourite place.
It was a big shock to me too as I had only completed the trip down the Devils staircase to the beach and back up in August 2023.
Mine too :(
This is excellent footage. Unbelievable landslide. You captured it perfectly. Great flying 👌
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated
FYI for those interested in the history of the area (from wiki):
The Landslip is believed to have existed for thousands of years, but its present terrain derives largely from major landslide events in 1810 and 1818. An 1811 account by Thomas Webster described the scene:
I was surprised at the scene of devastation, which seemed to have been occasioned by some convulsion of nature. A considerable portion of the cliff had fallen down, strewing the whole of the ground between it and the sea with its ruins ; huge masses of solid rock started up amidst heaps of smaller fragments, whilst immense quantities of loose marl, mixed with stones, and even the soil above with the wheat still growing on it, filled up the spaces between, and formed hills of rubbish which are scarcely accessible. Nothing had resisted the force of the falling rocks. Trees were levelled with the ground ; and many lay half buried in the ruins. The streams were choked up, and pools of water were formed in many places. Whatever road or path formerly existed through this place had been effaced ; and with some difficulty I passed over this avalanche which extended many hundred yards.
A lesser slip took place in February 1995. Although Bonchurch village itself is on a stable part of the Undercliff, slippage is still active at its edge adjacent to The Bonchurch Landslip: in 2011, subsidence destroyed North Court, a Victorian villa.
Thanks Dan, that explains it much better than I could.
Absolutely terrifying and a tragedy for the people whose property is now at risk. I feel so sorry for them😢
Me too, as at this moment in time it has rendered their properties virtually worthless, it is tragic
Alarming to hear that people have been allowed back into their properties soon after - one poor guy's house is now standing on a cliff edge as can be soon on the very right of the screen at 8:00. I don't think I'd sleep at night as more could go anytime following all this rain.
This footage reveals a huge amount of interesting detail about the landslide process. Brilliant - and it uses a sensible focal length - avoiding distortion.
Thank you John for your kind remarks, very welcome.
As an ole’ Shanklinite I’d guess it is sadly inevitable. The whole area from Shanklin to Blackgang Chine is sitting on a bed of Blue Slipper Clay which is unstoppable after continuous rain. Even the road from Ventnor through the Undercliff has been closed several times for the same reason.
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Interesting landslip ! Nicely captured from the air! Greetings from Poland😁
Mieszkałam na tej wyspie, tą drogą jeździłam do pracy do Ventnor 😢 . Szkoda. A dziś 23.02, znowu była lawina kamieni. Pozdrawiam z Hampshire UK.
Glad you liked it!
So Sad...So many memories of being there as a child and later as an adult. last time was summer 2017.
Very scary! Feel sorry for the local inhabitants. ❤ UK.
Smuggler's Haven tearooms..cliff face where beautiful gardens once were. Sorry for the new owners!
Devastating. Poor people that have/had homes just there.
Oh wow, incredible footage, it looks very close to those houses.
I'm sure your footage will be helpful to see the movement from the air.
I've added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with another drone pilot?
Thanks pdtech, I hope it will be of value to someone,
Hello. Is there any way I can contact you about using some of your footage in a RUclips documentary?
Hi Jack, yes that's fine, if you can send me a phone number or an e-mail address we can have a chat about what you need.
This is an amazing event and I am sorry for a dumb question, I’m not familiar with this area and would like to know the cause of this enormous landslip.
I believe it is due to the enormous amounts of rain that we've had and that has washed a layer of softer material under the rock until the rock can no longer support itself and all that stands upon it.
@@williamalsop5174 thank you so much for replying to my question. I noticed so much rock that I couldn’t understand how that caused the situation. Hope everyone is handling the situation, my best to you all.
Thanks Sharon
Great video, where did you take off from ?
I took off from Leeson road, the road has been closed since Christmas
Looks like a few houses going cheap 😱