High seas caused coastal flooding, while strong winds downed large areas of trees.
High seas caused the ship Uluilakeba to capsize killing more than 85 people.
The wind increased to gale strength and eventually the heavy seas caused the anchor cables to part.
Rough seas caused the hull of the ship to break and the vessel was separated into two pieces.
The thought of it, and the sea slowly closing over, caused him to reach into a side pocket.
However, rough seas generated by the hurricane offshore caused $50,000 in damages and one death.
The high waves and rough sea caused some minor erosion to beach facilities.
Rough seas undermined several beach homes and caused one to be condemned.
Rough seas caused significant erosion at many of the famed beaches on the island.
The researchers suggest that warmer seas cause more water to evaporate from the surface.