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Tsunami

As you've probably heard by now the large quake off the Kuril islands has resulted in two small tsunami hitting Hokkaido this evening - the first 20 cms the second 40 cms.

We are still in warning mode.

Thanks to everyone who mailed or called me! I had not abandoned my computer for safety up on top of Shonandai - I was actually in Shibuya and then on my way back.

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from tenki.jp - the areas lined in yellow are warned to expect a tsunami of 50cms or less

Update 12:15am: Tsunami warning is still active.

Update 1am: Fun fact - the tsunami was 10cms on the Chiba coast. Considering the distance involved you can understand the degree of warning issued.

Posted by mjd-s on November 15, 2006 11:44 PM