Tsunami Hits Japan After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the coast of Japan on Friday afternoon local time, according the United States Geological Survey.

Local Japanese television broadcast images of cars, trucks and buildings being swept away by a tsunami in Onahama city in Fukushima prefecture, according to The Associated Press.  Read More: http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na

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March 11, 2011

Huge Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Off Japan’s Coast

By MARTIN FACKLER and KEVIN DREW

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/world/asia/12japan.html?hp

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/world/asia/12japan.html?hp=&pagewanted=print

TOKYO — A devastating tsunami hit the coast of northeast Japan on Friday in the aftermath of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake about 80 miles offshore, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. The earthquake triggered widespread power blackouts, and tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific Ocean from Russia to Hawaii.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the disaster caused major damage across wide areas, The Associated Press reported. Mr. Kan added that nuclear power plants in the stricken area had not been affected…  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/world/asia/12japan.html?hp

20110311 NYT Huge EQ Triggers Tsunami Off Japan Coast

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