Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan, tsunami warning issued

[Jude]

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/




“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/

[DuckforcoveR]

Oh crap. another wall of water heading towards Fukus fukushima 

8-10 feet is expected?

[Jude]

Live feed here:

https://www.rt.com/news/367700-japan-fuk...e-tsunami/

[Mystic Wanderer]

:mediumomg: Oh no!!!!!!!    


Prayers going out to all in the area!

[Jude]

Didn't need this:

Fukushima reactor cooling system fails following quake & tsunami – reports
https://www.rt.com/news/367714-fukushima...arthquake/

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) told national broadcaster NHK that the cooling system in the Reactor 3 spent fuel pool stopped working. Japan’s national nuclear agency has confirmed that the temperature rise in the pool is “gradual.” The exact cause of the cooling system stoppage is currently unknown. However, the system might have been “shaken” during the earthquake, according to nuclear agency officials, as reported by NHK. No cooling water leaks or any other “abnormalities” have been reported.

Let's hope it remains stable.

Jude