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Giant waves enable rare Eddie surfing competition in Hawaii

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Giant waves enable rare Eddie surfing competition in Hawaii

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  • A **rare surfing event**, known as the Eddie, took place last week in **Hawaii** due to exceptionally **large waves**.
  • The waves were formed by a **low-pressure system** in the North Pacific, impacting Hawaii for just the **11th time** in the event's 40-year history.
  • The competition, named after the **legendary surfer Eddie Aikau**, requires waves to be over **9 meters (30ft)** in Waimea Bay.
  • The same waves resulted in port closures in **Peru** and caused damage due to their strength, despite being smaller.
  • Severe weather, including **thunderstorms and tornadoes**, has affected multiple U.S. states, leading to fatalities and widespread power outages.

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