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Tsunami in the Pacific

Tsunami in the Pacific

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the the northeastern coast of Japan earlier today and triggered a 10 meter tsunami that has killed hundreds of people with the death toll expected to rise. Tsunami warnings are in place for several countries including Indonesia, the Philippines and the U.S. west coast. More details on southeast Asian countries affected will follow as they become available. Until then, fingers crossed and good luck to the Japanese and international forces that have been mobilized to go into the areas affected and provide immediate assistance to stranded survivors.