A large sinkhole has formed on the driveway of a waterfront home in Malibu, California, reportedly owned by actor Nicolas Cage, as rough surf continues to batter the coastline. The sinkhole appeared on the roadside of the multimillion-dollar oceanfront property, with concrete debris having slid into the opening. Traffic cones and caution tape have been placed around the area to warn of the hazard, which is dangerously close to engulfing the house’s double garage.

Aerial images show waves lapping inside the crater and flowing underneath the stanchions supporting the residence, highlighting the precarious position of the structure amid ongoing erosion. The surge in coastal activity is attributed to the remnants of Hurricane Marie, which have generated significant surf along Southern California’s shoreline.

Richard Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, noted that in recent days, wave heights reached between 3 and 4.5 meters in some locations, contributing to notable beach erosion. This turbulent surf has affected the Malibu area specifically, causing damage to coastal properties and infrastructure.

In a related weather event, Hurricane Lowell has been impacting the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. The storm caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, further highlighting the regional impact of these Pacific storms on coastal communities.

Authorities and workers have responded by securing the immediate vicinity of the sinkhole to prevent accidents and to assess risks to the structure. The ongoing coastal erosion underscores concerns about the vulnerability of properties situated along California’s shoreline amid increasingly severe weather conditions.