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Jan 1, 2024 · A major tsunami warning — the first since the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that struck north-eastern Japan — was issued for Ishikawa but was later downgraded and eventually cut to an advisory, meaning waves up to 1m high could be expected.
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Jan 1, 2024 · Tsunami warnings are issued when waves are expected to be up to 3 meters (9.8 feet). Tsunami waves of around 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) were reported in Wajima City, Japanese public broadcaster...
Jan 1, 2024 · Initially, a major tsunami warning was issued for the coastal Noto area in Ishikawa - near the quake's epicentre - with authorities saying waves could reach heights of 5m (16ft). Local...
Jan 2, 2024 · A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering a tsunami alert and prompting an official warning to residents to evacuate affected coastal areas as soon as possible.
Jan 3, 2024 · On Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the western coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu, as well as for the northern island of Hokkaido.
Jan 2, 2024 · A series of powerful earthquakes off central Japan's west coast damaged homes, started a fire, prompted tsunami warnings and left tens of thousands without power Monday as residents were...
Jan 1, 2024 · The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings is now known to be 48. Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, says the...
