How lucky we are by sharky_

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 27, 2008

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Laupahoehoe Harbor. At one time there was a small school and community behind this little boat harbor. It was April 1, 1946 when a large earthquake was generated from the Aleutian Islands measuring about 8.2 on the Richter scale sending its powerful waves or Tsunami towards the Hawaiian Island. There were no warning system set up in those days. The first waves came pounding in about 7 am. When the water receded, no one knew what was happening. When it happened, it was to late. School and homes destroyed......23 students, four teachers and many residents lost their lives. Who would have expected a Tsunami on April 1st day. For some of us, how lucky we are to have made it to this time. Wishing all to be safe, healthy and have a Happy Thanksgiving. Aloha and thank you for viewing

Comments (30)

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flora-crassella

2:38PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

… there I can only agree Wonderful view! Wonderful picture!!!!!

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Punaguy

2:40PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Unfortunately it happened on April fools day.....who would believe it anyway? Thank goodness we have an early warning system in place now days and have plenty of warning in case this ever happens again!! Happy Thanksgiving Errol!! Aloha~

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babuci

2:42PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Wonderful capture. Good to know todays is the warning system what could save many lives.

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jccj56

2:51PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Beautiful Scene!! Fantastic Shot!!

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moonrancher

3:04PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Happy Thanksgiving! I feel very fortunate, too, that we have a digital system that lets us share so much now, such as this excellent image and local story.

thevolunteer

3:14PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

I have been here many times. Yes, we are lucky to have such modern technology and warning systems in place. Happy Thanksgiving. Aloha

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marybelgium

3:27PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

fantastic !

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Geoaskier

6:15PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Sad history but beautiful place and shot of it!....Happy Thanks!

MrsLubner

7:08PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Looking at it, I can't imagine such tragedy here. It is the sort of place you just feel like ought to be enjoyed. I do like the way it seems to call to the heart.

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npauling

7:57PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Yes we are lucky and to be able to see all the lovely work that is shown here, very lucky. Nice capture.

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hotracer2

10:01PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Thanks for your wonderful words and history. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, friends etc:):):):):)

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beachzz

10:10PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

I love the stories you tell of your most beautiful land. I've heard the tale of that tsunami many times, but you really bring it home!!

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MrsRatbag

10:11PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

Lovely scene and capture; sad history, and hopefully not to be repeated any time soon!

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nongo

10:53PM | Thu, 27 November 2008

I live on a tsunami evacuation route, so when it happens, everyone comes this way!! Excellent image Errol, thanks for the info too! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Aloha...

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Digitaleagle

12:02AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Interesting comments and awesome scene, excellent capture!!!!

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SSoffia

1:32AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)

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Meisiekind

3:00AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

I actually saw a program on this disaster on National Geographic a while ago. Tragic event. It's a very nice image! Aloha! :)

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durleybeachbum

3:31AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Very interesting image and info!

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Bebe160

3:47AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Magnifique paysage....La mer...la mer...jamais on ne s'en lasse

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emmecielle

6:04AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

What tragedy... is always painful to talk about the destruction of houses and the loss of people, even if this happened many years ago! The place, however, is wonderful!

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faroutsider

10:11AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Excellent capture and another poignant history lesson...

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Richardphotos

10:43AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

it is an outstanding scene and capture Errol. I have always wondered how children survive growing up period

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Janiss

11:05AM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Fantastic view and capture!

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bmac62

2:19PM | Fri, 28 November 2008

Great thought for Thanksgiving...we are all very fortunate. It is fun to sit down and write out a list of all the things we have to be thankful for...just in the last year. It is easy to be optimistic after doing this. Bill

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