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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan, tsunami warning issued
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Quote:Tokyo (AP) -- An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of
7.3 has struck off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan. A tsunami warning for waves of up to three meters (10 feet) has been issued.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck around 6 a.m at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).
Fukushima prefecture is north of Tokyo and home to the nuclear power plant that was destroyed by a huge tsunami following an offshore earthquake in 2011.



Shit...Here we go again...

Looks like it's confirmed:

According to the latest estimates by Japan's authorities, waves of up to three meters high will arrive ashore by 6:30am local time.
https://www.rt.com/news/367700-japan-fuk...e-tsunami/

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“Damage due to tsunami waves is expected.Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building. Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted,” JMA warned.

More:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/...fukushima/


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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan, tsunami warning issued - by Jude - 11-21-2016, 10:44 PM

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