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March 14, 2012

Japan Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings 
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A strong earthquake in northern Japan triggered tsunami advisories in a
region heavily damaged by last year’s earthquake and tsunami. Minor
sea changes were reported following the 6.8-magnitude quake and several
towns issued evacuation orders, but all warnings were later lifted. No
damage or injuries were reported. Last year’s 9.0-magnitude earthquake
and tsunami killed some 20,000 people and sparked a major nuclear
disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.



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