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Tsunami hits Japan: High waves hit Hokkaido; 1.3-metre waves observed

Following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan’s Pacific coastline is under tsunami alert, with potential waves reaching 3 meters. Evacuations are underway from Hokkaido to Wakayama, including the Fukushima nuclear facility. A woman died in Mie prefecture during evacuation. Nissan halted operations at some plants. Following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan’s Pacific coastline is under tsunami alert, with potential waves reaching 3 meters. Evacuations are underway from Hokkaido to Wakayama, including the Fukushima nuclear facility. A woman died in Mie prefecture during evacuation. Nissan halted operations at some plants.
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