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8.8 Earthquake Near Japanese Coast

Posted by timothy on from the surf's-up-and-up-and-up dept.

radioweather writes "USGS is reporting a 8.8 (was estimated first at 7.9) magnitude earthquake off of the east coast of Honshu, Japan. Details from USGS. Tsunami warning issued. Japan's Meteorological agency is saying 20-foot or higher waves are possible from a Tsunami near Miyagi prefecture."

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  1. Re:This is worst than in the movies by Blymie · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I can't believe no one has commented on the guy in the car, turning around on the road, and trying to get away! Hope he made it. :(