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Santa Monica Pier
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Under the pier
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Love notes during the tsunami.
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Tsunami watchers.
Right after the tsunami event, I heard a jet engine of a Southwest 737 airliner, flight # 1644, making loud popping noises as it took off from LAX. Saw the 737 make a hard turn back for LAX to land safely. The jet reported having engine problems right after take off.
Felt like there was a weird vortex going on, just like in "Lost."
Footage by Ted Soqui © 2010