THE STORM.
On the 26th of December, the islands were visited by a severe gale, which continued for the two succeeding days. How far it extended to the Westward, we have been unable to learn; but it was severely felt both at the Society and Hervey groupes. We have seen the wind much stronger ; but the sea was far beyond what the oldest natives remember to have seen. As a proof that it was more than ordinary, large islands have been raised on the reef on the northern side of Upolu. They are several feet above high-water mark; composed of dead coral. The immense force necessary to cast up such a weight of material is inconceivable, and is an instance of the manner in which the. atoll islands are first formed. Contrary to the general direction of the winds during gales which visit this groupe, it blew from the east, going round to the north and north-west.
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Samoan Reporter, Issue 9, 1 March 1849, Page 3
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157THE STORM. Samoan Reporter, Issue 9, 1 March 1849, Page 3
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