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Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline
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Three-quarters of all ports in Peru have been closed because of huge waves lashing the coast.Three-quarters of all ports in Peru have been closed because of huge waves lashing the coast.
Beaches are closed and fishing boats have been prevented for heading out to sea as a safety precaution. Beaches are closed and fishing boats have been prevented from heading out to sea as a safety precaution.
The waves are being caused by persistent winds off the coast of the United States, according to The Chief of Hydrography and Navigation for Peru's Navy, Enrique Varea.The waves are being caused by persistent winds off the coast of the United States, according to The Chief of Hydrography and Navigation for Peru's Navy, Enrique Varea.