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Breaking: Tsunami hits Japan and Pacific area after massive earthquake

This is terrifying. A massive 8.9 earthquake hit Japan this morning, causing a 10-meter tsunami that has reportedly killed hundreds and is anticipated to affect other nations across the Pacific:

A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan’s eastern coast today, killing hundreds of people as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control. Tsunami warnings blanketed the entire Pacific, as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire U.S. West Coast.

The death toll was likely to continue climbing given the scale of the disaster.

The magnitude 8.9 offshore quake unleashed a 23-foot tsunami and was followed by more than 50 ...

This is terrifying. A massive 8.9 earthquake hit Japan this morning, causing a 10-meter tsunami that has reportedly killed hundreds and is anticipated to affect other nations across the Pacific:

A ferocious tsunami spawned by one ...