Powerful Quake Triggers Tsunami Warning for Japan’s Coast
Following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and subsequent tsunami off the coast of Iwate, authorities have issued a special advisory warning residents in 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to prepare for a potentially larger subsequent earthquake. While the possibility of massive earthquakes of magnitude 8 or stronger striking is higher than usual, the odds remain around 1%. Residents are urged to reconfirm their evacuation plans and remain on alert for more strong quakes over the next week, especially in the coming days.
John Q. Hosedrinker