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Compared to the other videos taken by enthusiasts treading where they shouldn't be this is by far the most valuable way to document these landslips and the drastic impact they have? I lived on the Island for over ten years some of which was in Ventnor next to the old bus station, I've seen the effect of these land movements over the years and how they have destroyed the holiday venue that was Blackgang Chine but this video really shows how dangerous these huge landslips are . . there are blocks of chalk looking like dice cubes bigger than a detached house! Look out for the car sitting perfectly on top of one?

We. Often. Went. To. Devils. Chimney. They. Were. Very. Steep. Steps. So sad. Gone. Forever.

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

Smuggler's Haven tearooms..cliff face where beautiful gardens once were. Sorry for the new owners!

So Sad...So many memories of being there as a child and later as an adult. last time was summer 2017.

Devastating. Poor people that have/had homes just there.

Fantastic footage of the brave men.

Beautiful drone views and music soundtrack. Thank you for sharing. Video 👍

This is excellent footage. Unbelievable landslide. You captured it perfectly. Great flying 👌

Very scary! Feel sorry for the local inhabitants. ❤ UK.

Looks like a few houses going cheap 😱

Great video, where did you take off from ?

Interesting landslip ! Nicely captured from the air! Greetings from Poland😁

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?

From 1995: GEOTECHNICAL STUDY AREA G3 BONCHURCH LANDSLIDE, VENTNOR UNDERCLIFF, ISLE OF WIGHT, UK Of greater concern was the potential extension of land instability northwards towards properties and the A3055 Shanklin-Ventnor road situated upslope of The Landslip (Plate G3c). It was considered that the built development and main road were not immediately at risk from the landslide due to the fact that the instability was largely confined to within The Landslip and that the development is set back at least 90m from the nearest instability. However, the resultant unloading of slopes within The Landslip adjacent to the boundaries of the landslide, will have undoubtedly caused a decline in stability in these areas. There is significant potential for the extension of landslide activity upslope, particularly along the northern boundary, which is at a higher elevation due to the geological dip. The opening of cracks and joints noted soon after the landslide in February 1995 may indicate the precursor signs of such an extension of instability. At Bonchurch Shute there is also potential for further slope instability given the extent and continuity of crack damage. The consequences are two-fold. First there is the potential for failure of the ground on the seaward side of the road, which would lead to loss of property in the road. Given that the area at risk has no natural passive support on the downslope side, the potential for an abrupt movement cannot be ruled out which would have significant implications for the safety of local residents and road traffic. Second, gradual development and unloading of the south-west side of the bluff could have a detrimental effect on the stability of the Upper Greensand bench as indicated above.

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.

Excellent footage (AND appropriate music) William - perhaps the best I've seen so far. I went through 'Devil's Chimney' and 'The Chink' in Summer 2022. I never made it back last year due to poor weather. The garden hut of the Luccombe Manor Hotel (a little further east I think) now hangs right on the edge and will fall anytime. You can't see much of the beach here because the tide is in, but the debris did cover part of it. The main road is only just behind that house (the Tea Rooms) and trees - you can see it top-left at 5:10. Have you been down to Blackgang yet?

Nice drone work ❤

Nice 👍

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 was gutted when I saw this....I grew up on the Island and as a visitor now this was always my favourite place.

Hello. Is there any way I can contact you about using some of your footage in a TH-cam documentary?

Absolutely terrifying and a tragedy for the people whose property is now at risk. I feel so sorry for them😢

This footage reveals a huge amount of interesting detail about the landslide process. Brilliant - and it uses a sensible focal length - avoiding distortion.

That aeroplane is really really cool and amazing

Fantastic footage! 👍🏻

Rock solid as ever Bill 👌

Looks good Bill

Great work!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great Cinematic Footage,You have my Like

Good footage Bill

Amazing video! 😍

Lived there for a few months whilst working in Pompy. Loved the area. Just subbed to your channel for more.