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Last summer a giant wave swept through a remote fjord in southeast Alaska leaving destruction in its wake.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Eight people standing near a seawall in Ventura, California, Thursday were lashed by a giant wave crashing ashore, leading to their hospitalization.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

One home at Yankee Point was damaged by a giant wave, according to local news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

Mr. Freire, 47, had starred in “Mad Dogs,” a 2016 documentary about his attempt with two other Brazilian surfers to conquer the giant wave “Jaws” in Hawaii.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

An overwhelming mix of shame, guilt and love wash over me like a giant wave.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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