Spectators watch waves from the cliffside at Waimea Bay as high surf hits the north shore of Hawaii, January 22, 2014. A Hawaii big wave surfing competition has been called off due to unfavorable weather, as state officials warned on Tuesday that swells projected to be 40- to 50-feet (12-15 meters) to hit the island of Oahu could pose risks to beach-goers. (Photo by Jamm Aquino/Reuters)
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