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tsunami alert in Singapore 2011

The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses and cars. By 0800 GMT there had been no reports of a serious tsunami hitting anywhere beyond Japan. “A tsunami is a series of waves and the first wave may not be the largest,” the centre said. “The threat can continue for many hours as multiple waves arrive.” A tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin

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Taiwan tsunami 2011

A fisherman uses ropes to stabilise boats in preparation for a possible tsunami in Keelung, Taiwan. Authorities said minor tsunamis reached the island#39;s east and northeast coasts but they measured only around 10 centimetres (four inches) high, causing no damage. The alert was later lifted as no more tsuanmis were expected. Taiwan, Philippines and Russia authorities have issued a tsunami warning after a powerful quake struck off Japan on Friday. Taiwan#39;s central weather bureau on Friday w

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