Word: mokuleia
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...waves raced at more than 400 m.p.h. toward Hawaii, hundreds of residents of beach areas moved to higher ground, crowded mountain highways. At 1:30 p.m., three medium-size waves struck the northeast shores, washed over highways. One hour later, a 13-ft. wall of water thundered over Mokuleia Beach on northernmost Oahu, flooded several homes and stores. The four waves passed, Hawaii began counting up the damage. As in 1946, northeastern Hilo has suffered the most-$100,000. Casualties: six cows...
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