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Tsunami warning issued for Japan |
Japan and Russia on tsunami alert |
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A tsunami is expected to hit the north and east coasts of Japan, the country's meteorological agency says. | A tsunami is expected to hit Russia and northern Japan, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says. |
The agency says the tsumami will be at least two metres (6.5 feet) high and could hit Hokkaido and Honshu islands after 1210 GMT. | Japan's meteorological agency says a tsunami of at least two metres (6.5 feet) high could hit Hokkaido and Honshu islands after 1210 GMT. |
Warnings are being broadcast on all TV channels and radio stations advising people to move to higher ground. | Warnings are being broadcast on all Japanese TV and radio stations advising people to move to higher ground. |
| It comes after an earthquake of at least 7.7 magnitude hit the Kuril Islands, north of Japan. | It comes after an earthquake of at least 7.7 magnitude hit the Kuril Islands, north of Japan. |
| The earthquake struck about 390km (240 miles) east of the Etorofu islands, at 1115 GMT, the meteorological agency said. | The earthquake struck about 390km (240 miles) east of the Etorofu islands, at 1115 GMT, the meteorological agency said. |
| Other smaller waves may batter the Pacific coast of Japan over the next hour, the agency said. | Other smaller waves may batter the Pacific coast of Japan over the next hour, the agency said. |
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| Are you in Hokkaido? Have you been affected by the tsunami warning? Send us your comments and experiences using the form below. | Are you in Hokkaido? Have you been affected by the tsunami warning? Send us your comments and experiences using the form below. |
