Geologists estimate the iconic rock will erode completely in about 3,000 years. But Habecker said she hasn’t seen erosion so rapid. Watch our KGW Cannon Beach live cam.

Cannon Beach received its name from the 500-ton U.S. Naval survey schooner Shark, which was wrecked while attempting to leave the Columbia River on September 10, 1846.

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