Hundreds killed in 8.9-magnitude Japan quake, tsunami sweeps Pacific
The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that pounded the country’s east coast and prompted advisories along Canada’s Pacific coast.
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Tsunami advisory issued for north and central B.C. coast
A tsunami watch that was issued for sections of the British Columbia coast following an earthquake in Japan has been elevated to a...
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Tsunami advisory issued for north and central B.C. coast
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