[meteorite-list] Tsunami in Hawai'i

[Gary Fujihara]

Aloha all,

Contrary to popular belief I did not take out my rhino chaser to charge the tsunami that rolled into Hilo ~3:30am this morning.  I did however, meander through back roads and cane fields this morning to get to Honoli'i bay, a local surf spot to witness some storm surging from high above the waterline on a pali (cliff).  I have compiled a photo album of that and other images from around the state on Facebook, that can be seen here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2116938&id=1394318075&l=2d948bc18c

There is also a great timelapse of the tidal surge during the night on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjCV182S5y4

We give great thanks to ke akua for sparing any loss of life, although some property damage was incurred.  Our thoughts and prayers now turn to the people of Japan.

Gary Fujihara
Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693)
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