Massive 13ft waves are battering the coastlines of Peru and Ecuador as of December 30. Footage captured in Piura, Peru on December 27 shows the high swells tossing boats around the water and causing some to sink.

The huge swell struck the coastline of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador one day after an environmental emergency was declared in the wake of an oil spill in the region

A tsunami has struck Peru, destroying coastal areas, sinking fishing boats, and forcing the closure of 91 ports. With waves persisting into 2025, authorities urge caution as rescue efforts continue.