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Fig. 50. — Landing through the surf of Enderbury Island was precarious even 

 on the calmest days. 



Fig. 51. — The great force of the waves at certain places on the beaches of 

 Hull Island piles the coral stones as high as 15 feet. 



Fig. 52. — Sooty terns were very abundant on Hull Island. When disturbed 

 about two-thirds of those on the nesting grounds flew into the air. 



