Tidal Waves Hit Nauru
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A T the end of February the Elmbank en route to Nauru from Australia was delayed several days by a terrific cyclone. When she arrived there the mail could not be landed, as although the sea had calmed down and was like a mill pond, a most extraordinary series of tidal ■waves suddenly developed.
One particularly high wave- completely filled the boat harbour, sinking a launch and cargo lighter. It ran inshore for 150 yards further than any other wave had been for many years. The tidal waves washed a number of cook houses from Chinatown into the ocean.