STORY: A large swath of Chile's Pacific coast remained on alert Thursday as massive swells continued to pound the coastline due to strong weather.<br/> <br />High winds and tidal movements combined to create swells with waves as big as seven meters (22 feet) in some parts of the South American country's coastline.<br/> <br />In the city of Vina del Mar, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Santiago, the tide washed over a pedestrian footbridge and onto coastal streets on Tuesday.<br/> <br />Seaside homes and business also suffered damages as the sea washed into the area.<br/> <br />The sea was equally rough about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south in the seaside resort town of Santo Domingo.<br/> <br />Waves were seen crashing over seawalls and onto roadways. A nearby port was reported closed to all vessels.<br/> <br />Further south, about 680 kilometers (420 miles) south of Santiago in Tolten, more than a dozen people were evacuated from seaside homes.<br/> <br />At least one injury was reported in the northern city of