The powerful earthquake sparking fires near Japan's northern coast, shaking buildings, causing alarms to ring and homes to sway, >> triggering tsunami waves and panic. >> The full extent of the damage and injuries still not clear. The magnitude 7.6% quake putting communities on alert up and down the Pacific coast.90,000 people urged to evacuate to higher ground and many did. >> Japan's Prime Minister Sai Takichi saying the government is putting people's lives first. Officials said there were no problems so ...

Breaking news in Japan. A tsunami advisory is now in effect following a powerful 7.6% magnitude earthquake. >> The quake struck about 50 miles off the country's northern coast.Thousands of people have been evacuated. >> The biggest fear is that this may not be over yet, that there could still be further tremors, further earthquakes. There are power lines down in some areas.Uh train services have been suspended. Some 90,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes. It's probably not until the sun comes ...

and tsunami warnings issued following a 7.6% magnitude earthquake. It struck off the country's northeastern coast about 30 m below sea level. This video shows shaking in stores and apartments.Local reports say that the nuclear power plants are conducting safety checks now. The government has issued evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people who live near the coastline. NBC News meteorologist Bill Karens joins us now.Uh, Bill, tell us more about the location of this massive quake and how it could cont ...

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Tsunami Impact and Response - A tsunami, initially measured at 30-40 centimeters (approximately one foot), impacted the Tohoku region, the same area devastated in 2011 [2] - Japan's meteorological agency reported the tsunami initially hit Hokkaido, affecting the northern region and the Pacific coast, with warnings issued for most of the Pacific coast, anticipating waves up to 3 meters in height [1] - As the tsunami progresses along Japan's Pacific coast towards Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, no significant damage or injuries have been reported [3] - If the tsunami remains under 50 centimeters, Japan is expected to avoid major damage, contrasting with the 2011 event that caused tens of billions of dollars in damage, significant loss of life, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster [4] Lessons Learned and Preparedness - Post-2011, nuclear power plants implemented changes, including suspending operations and constructing seawalls, addressing safety concerns related to above- and below-sea-level backup facilities [6] - Coastal areas, particularly in the Tohoku region, now feature signs indicating elevation above sea level (e g, 3 meters, 5 meters) to guide evacuation efforts [7] - Japan has implemented a warning system, utilizing TV broadcasts and fire brigades to alert residents and guide them to higher ground [9][10] Ongoing Risks and Aftershocks - Footage from Russia indicated structural damage due to the tsunami, highlighting the widespread impact of the event [11] - Due to the earthquake's magnitude, aftershocks are expected for several days, and tsunami warnings/advisories remain in place [12]