50th Anniversary of 1960 Tsunami Observed in Hilo - Hilo, HI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 19° 43.367 W 155° 04.045
5Q E 283324 N 2182124
This historic clock was one of the remaining things after the tsunami hit Hilo in 1960.
Waymark Code: WMR21T
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The clock is not working anymore as because of the water damage but when the tsunami hit, it stopped at exactly 1:05 AM. This is now a memorial to those who have died in that tsunami.
Type of publication: Internet Only

When was the article reported?: 05/27/2010

Publication: Big Island Video News

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How widespread was the article reported?: local

News Category: Arts/Culture
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