Massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high are pummeling the coasts of Ecuador and Peru, leaving scores of ports closed and at least one person dead on Saturday, authorities said.
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A man walks on a dock as tidal waves are seen in Lobitos, Talara Province, Peru, on December 27, 2024. On December 28, Peru raised to 91 the number of ports closed, out of a total of 121, and restricted access to recreational beaches as heavy waves hit the northern and central coast of the country, authorities said. (Photo by Nicolas LANDA TAMI / AFP)
2024-12-29 09:49:37
Massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high are pummeling the coasts of Ecuador and Peru, leaving scores of ports closed and at least one person dead on Saturday, authorities said.
Jetties and public squares were submerged in some parts of Peru, sending residents fleeing to higher ground, according to images on local media.
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