Massive earthquake strikes off Japan sending tsunami's across Pacific
A massive magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck just off Japan's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 30 foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. The quake was so strong it was felt all the way in Beijing. Tsunami warnings have gone out all across the Pacific as tsunami fears are rising.
Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the Japan coast, including one at an oil refinery. The devastation left by the quake and the waves will be massive and the loss of life is unavaoidable. Japan's meteorological agency said that within two hours, large tsunamis washed ashore into dozens of cities along a 1,300 mile stretch of the country's eastern shore, from the northern island of Hokkaido to central Wakayama prefecture.
The tsunami also roared over embankments in Sendai city, washing cars, houses and farm equipment inland before reversing directions and carrying them out to sea. Flames shot from some of the houses, probably because of burst gas pipes.
Hawaii is expecting several tsunami waves the first of which is expected near 3am local time. It is yet to be seen if the waves will reach all the way to the United States coast. California has issued warnings that the waves could reach there around 8am local time.
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