Tsunami Pictures From Kailua-Kona
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- Published Mar 11, 2011
- Updated Sep 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM UTC
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
The pier shown here is a mainstay of October’s Ironman World Championship. It is the site of both transition and the swim start, and is the backdrop for the finish line. The debris and deep waters illustrate the effects of this tsunami in Kailua-Kona. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa.
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
The waters of Kailua-Kona are known for being blue and clear. The tsunami damage is evidenced by the rough, murky waters and floating debris. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa.
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
This is the site of the Ironman World Championship start and finish on Alii Drive. The tsunami hitting the Kailua-Kona beaches have wreaked havoc on the structures surrounding it. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa.
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
Triathlete magazine just shot photos for the swimsuit issue in this location on Thursday, March 3. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa.
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
More images of the tsunami effects from Kona, Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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Kailua-Kona Tsunami Damage
Locals assess the tsunami damage as the sun rises in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Joel Noa.
Kailua-Kona, the host of the Ironman World Championship, is assessing the damage after it was hit by a series of tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in the middle of the night. See tsunami pictures from the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship below, which capture the tsunami effects and damage on the Kailua beach. All photos courtesy of Joel Noa.
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