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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.montrealgazette.com/Canadians+part+global+team+probing+possible+Atlantis+site/4433010/story.htmlAn international team of researchers — including three Canadian scientists who specialize in imaging buried ruins — says it may have discovered the site of the fabled lost city of Atlantis.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-109fb9726fd2adf5d95fb1c4ebac15b6NaturalDisasters20110314002700http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/43754993/The Japanese government has dispatched 100,000 troops, 190 planes and 45 boats to search for survivors amid fears that the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami could reach tens of ...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-5114dbcfb681601454751cb7a3b6c88aTEN-T-NewsNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314002700http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122105/20110313/japan-brings-money-home-to-rebuild.htmShaken by the prospect of nuclear meltdown after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japanese investors will dump overseas assets on Monday and bring their money home to help finance reconstruction.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:17:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-d79594daede9d71478ec56c0ef2662a7NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110314001700http://www.scidev.net/en/news/mixed-success-for-se-asia-s-japan-tsunami-alert-response.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newsIndonesia may have lifted its alert too early; the Philippines evacuated over 200,000 people and Papua New Guinea trialled its new SMS alert.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0100scidevenscidev-46a8400503c1107815ace283a53161c1NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthAlternativeEnergy14.6096 121.00635.6831 139.8099.55038 -13.6716-6.18287 106.829-9.48177 147.18420110314152200http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42069446/ns/health/Within the dark and fetid wards of the Senen General Hospital, some 120 patients lie in their beds or slumped in wheelchairs, moaning incoherently.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-6255c63b5473401b91edcbc26671353fNaturalDisasters20110314144400http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54810At least 29 people are reported to have been killed after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Japan, triggering a 10-metre-high tsunami along parts of the country's northeastern coastline.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100ipsnewsenipsnews-e43c3f5882dbfbe855688c64e6047557NuclearDecommissioningNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110314142600http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/14/11/maria-ozawa-japan-will-overcome-hardshipsMANILA, Philippines - Fans of Japanese porn actress Maria Ozawa need not worry. The Hokkaido-born Japanese-French-Canadian adult video (AV) actress said Monday in her Twitter account that she survived the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami in the country.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0100abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-5da116ef7ee7d776705e4caa4f2a953bNaturalDisasters14.6096 121.00614.6096 121.00635.6831 139.80920110314135700http://www.radiovop.com/world-breaking-news/5810-international-rescue-effort-gathers-pace-in-quake-hit.htmlTokyo, March 14, 2011 - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0100radiovopenradiovop-5120e3c109c7a6b6126f59c82d7e7ef5NaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110314133200http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/77842.htmlJAKARTA - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Monday his government will send a rescue and medi...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100kyodonewsenkyodonews-2bc23466fa0adade496e78e25780ebe9ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314130100http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7024641350(AHN) - Emergency officials in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia - two countries in the line of a deadly tsunami that has killed nearly 2,000 in Japan, left thousands more missing and wiped out entire coastal towns - remain vigilant, despite thus far being spared any spillover impact.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100AHNenAHN-848e07257fcf6d36d28e2111d8fa5068NuclearNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsEMF_Health35.6831 139.8099.55038 -13.6716-6.18287 106.829-9.48177 147.18420110314124600http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SMDL-8EXD5X?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FS"We are [staying] alert. The islands on the northern part of the country can be hit any time by the waves generated by earthquakes. These aftershocks can be big, you never know," chairman of Papua New Guinea's (PNG) National Disaster and Emergency Service, Manasupe Zurenuoc, told IRIN.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:33:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-cf6b3cedb7ac785a072e5697b0f8c818UNbodiesNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthNuclearJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110314123300http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/312IP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:24:00 +0100dg-comm-deendg-comm-de-c636e833bd4d22f2ed52152cfadef0e7FrontexBorderDisputesEnvironmentECnewsNaturalDisastersCitizenshipCivilProtectionCrisisResponseKristalinaGeorgievaManMadeDisastersHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110314122400http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/sensors-detecting-nuclear-tests-detect-tsunamis-tooDisaster in Japan The Comprehensive Nuclear test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is supported by arrays of sensors at sixty sites across the world that listen for the low boom of atmospheric blasts. They are tuned to infrasound -- frequencies under 20 hertz (cycles per second), the lowest humans can hear; these....Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:18:00 +0100homelandsecuritynewswireenhomelandsecuritynewswire-79e56233011468e66617537e39a27599NaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110314121800http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/312IP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:56:00 +0100dg-comm-enendg-comm-en-c636e833bd4d22f2ed52152cfadef0e7FrontexBorderDisputesEnvironmentECnewsNaturalDisastersCitizenshipCivilProtectionCrisisResponseKristalinaGeorgievaManMadeDisastersHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110314115600http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122283/20110314/japan-metals-energy-power-outages-devastating-earthquake-ports-steel.htmJapan's metals and energy sectors were grappling on Monday with power outages and raging fires unleashed by last week's devastating earthquake, but some ports and steel furnaces shut in a protective move reopened.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-b7bd0d1d5d88d5e9e3bc409cec181cf9ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityPetroleumRefineriesJRCSafeguards20110314112700http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122278/20110314/rescue-workers-massive-earthquake-tsunami.htmRescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-fd4ad3b486c3f52965560011a431ad91NaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110314112700http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/international-rescue-effort-gathers-pace-in-quake-hit-japan14 Mar 2011 04:36 Source: reuters // Reuters TOKYO, March 14 (Reuters) - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:38:00 +0100trustentrust-8849546b26aa493c1117b4c4902f7995NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110314103800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/43767062/(RTTNews) - European stocks could open flat to slightly lower on Monday, as investors assess the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on the global economy. However, most ...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-e7bd063fe725330251956300bf9719e5NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314103300http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/43767547/(RTTNews) - European stocks could open flat to slightly lower on Monday, as investors assess the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on the global economy. However, most Asian ...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-059244814dedb47cfa7d5d33bfceac58NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314103300http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-8EX9MX?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSBrussels, 11 March 2011 At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-65648e6ae081a3271535e14eadc79ca1EnvironmentManMadeDisastersECnewsCitizenshipHumanitarianAidFrontexBorderDisputesCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110314103000http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42066622/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Rescue workers used chain saws and hand picks Monday to dig out bodies in Japan's devastated coastal towns, as Asia's richest nation faced a mounting humanitarian, nuclear and economic crisis.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-6bdac3024f38fc57e7c0877fdef12ac2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314095600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42059245/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-8a1583196173e34dfb0f95afd12e823dFinancialCrisisNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314094100http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42066534/ns/world_news-asiapacific/The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Monday, sending a massive column of smoke into the air and wounding 11 workers.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-54be9c3e5db3010dac14e4810b7a1bb4NuclearManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityTerroristAttackNuclearDecommissioningNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314092600http://www.irrawaddy.org/highlight.php?art_id=20926BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy salty sea. Survivors of the 2004 tsunami that started off....Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100irrawaddyenirrawaddy-29f0c0e3e4663b03c92bf2a4d2047141NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110314085600http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=42134Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0100timesofomanentimesofoman-2b4f6f1d79ffeb07c54e4f751f16960fNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110314080200http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42059245/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:08:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-ecde7a73ce39945563747df1f3b5b6b4JRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314070800http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/14/uk-japan-quake-aid-idUKTRE72D1ES20110314?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100reutersenreuters-7195d685a32f7025fa9142b0d5cf83a4NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110314065300http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/14/worldupdates/2011-03-14T101751Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-555518-1&sec=WorldupdatesTOKYO (Reuters) - Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:53:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-0c5960d6d32ad0c225945c6286f5375bNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110314065300http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/99699/Rescue workers from more than a dozen countries searched ravaged northeastern coastal cities on Monday for survivors of a massive earthquake and tsunami, as an international effort to help Japan cope with its multiple disasters gathered pace.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:47:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-1eef8e99ae804dc203fb60b10d213028NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110314064700http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=6996&title=Strong%20quake%20hits%20IndonesiaNews agencies Saturday, April 24, 2010 JAKARTA, Indonesia - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 on Saturday has struck Indonesia's North Maluku province. There have been no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning has been issued. Residents check a damaged building after an earthquake hit Sinabang April 7, 2010.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-06cce707145326659a015b6a1d5fd72cNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110314064200http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-8EX4VM?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe Earthquake An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan at a depth of 15 miles at 12.46 am EST on March 11, 2011 250 miles north east of Tokyo. More than ten powerful aftershocks have followed since. It is the severest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-c3722405a00d96dbaa0753335f364928mahbManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110314062900http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/engineers-goal-is-tsunami-resistant-buildings/article1940635/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1940635Buildings can be created to withstand the most powerful earthquakes, but designers remain largely powerless in thwarting the destructive forces of a tsunami, such as the one that slammed Japan’s northeast coast Friday. A group of engineers hopes to change that.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-b978a0331b9e1ff3ec8ec9f5da91e103NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314061200http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/166669/Default.aspxWASHINGTON, March 13, (AFP): Japan’s recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. “That’s a reasonable number,” USGS seismologi...Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0100arabtimesenarabtimes-cb039f89e5d23c185e016ca9d8570cb7NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314061200http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7318245.htmlA 15-member Chinese rescue team arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport Sunday for humanitarian relief operations after a devastating 9.0-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan on March 11. Since the establishment in April 2001, the Chinese International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) has actively participated in rescue operations at home.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:24:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-95a13b7a1ade7185d3bc2df85f94d182NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314052400http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/03/14/294582/Earthquake-moved.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Saturday.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-064144b24244d687f0d6c5f27d278195NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314051200http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/indonesia-embassy-sends-evacuation-teams-miyagi-iwate.htmlThe Indonesian embassy in Tokyo said on its website it had sent two rescue teams to Miyagi and Iwate prefectures on Saturday at 02.00 local time.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:55:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-deb9931d6474f1172a52904d0eebc562ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters39.5964865984024 141.36231576505438.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110314035500http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/tv-images-from-japan-stir-memories-of-indonesias-2004-disaster/article1940501/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1940501Survivors in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka recall Japan’s outpouring of supportMon, 14 Mar 2011 03:54:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-e13e44dc46b00be52a1b6b8c03c6d4deNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314035400http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201103130113.htmlA family treads warily through debris at an intersection with a knocked-out traffic signal in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Sunday. (Naoko Kawamura) Smoke continues to billow from debris in quake-ravaged Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sunday. In the foreground, fire engines form a line.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100asahienasahi-da4aa17592f30f6270d96badf296f85fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314030700http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_mostpopular/~3/Q0j_U9NZAJI/index.htmlOne person was reported dead and numerous boats and harbors suffered damage in the United States after the tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake off Japan swept across the Pacific Ocean at jet speed Friday.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:58:00 +0100cnnencnn-7a9225874d28eded16718421ab94da39NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110314025800http://bermudasun.bm/Main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=50973An 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings and setting off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:16:00 +0100bermudasunenbermudasun-c837289d073a7afb5be168b5c6a35a4cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314021600http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=7477&title=Tsunami%20warning%20after%20Indonesia%20quakeReuters Sunday, May 9, 2010 SINGAPORE -- A tsunami alert was issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck 140 miles south of Banda Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia, the country's quake agency and the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Sunday. "A destructive widespread tsunami threat does not....Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:11:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-dd93d48688955a913511128ed6ad6cc7NaturalDisasters1.298828 103.824898-6.18287 106.82920110314021100http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/embassy-asks-canadians-to-contact-friends-consular-team-after-quakeForeign governments are trying to gather information on their nationals in Japan by dispatching embassy staff to northeastern Japan in the wake of Friday's devastating…Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:42:00 +0100japantodayenjapantoday-fe1b2c6effa9544c584ab2f7572610d2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314014200http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/canadians-reach-into-pocketbooks-to-help-quake-victims/article1940414/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1940414Financial donations welcome, though Japan’s needs not yet known, aid agency saysMon, 14 Mar 2011 01:36:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-fdfcf421fb753f27e916ff3a05999465NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110314013600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42058349/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Japan struggled Monday to prevent a nuclear catastrophe and to deliver food and water to hundreds of thousands of people, three days after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled the nation with what the prime minister said was the worst crisis since World War II.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-6b3034b4d7a02b190ffb492024e02fd5ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthJRCSafeguardsDisasterReliefAirTransportDumping35.6831 139.80920110314010500http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110312/sc_livescience/whyjapanstsunamitriggeredenormouswhirlpoolLiveScience.com - The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:42:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-243aef5a11d8d973fbb1c6ca87ade927NuclearNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergy35.6831 139.80920110313004200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162402.htmJapan mobilises military personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue effort, after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:40:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-64e5be88aa3d17ae4fe104ee4a6fdb46NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110313004000http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3163008.htm?desktopABC, wires Last Updated: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:57:00 +1100 Japan's Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, says the country is facing its worst crisis in the 65 years since the end of World War II, and called on the nation to unite. The government has said at least 1,000 people lost their lives in the disaster,....Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-cae12951f1fe72afb181030733c706e7MaritimeSafetyEuropeManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity16.3725140108253 97.604188423499420110313231000http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/japan-rescue-tsunami-earthquake-aftershocksBritish team joins hundreds of experts drafted in to overcome fires and battered infrastructure The Japanese government has dispatched 100,000 troops, 190 planes and 45 boats to search for survivors amid fears that the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami could reach tens of thousands.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100guardianenguardian-732109a13c0d0f0d5e1b2ee36c0dcdeeTEN-T-NewsEMF_HealthJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110313222500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/after-major-earthquake-and-tsunami-international-medical-corps-deploys-emergency-response-team-to-japan13 Mar 2011 21:04 Source: alertnet // International Medical Corps International Medical Corps has deployed an emergency response team to Japan, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100trustentrust-62ddf5c174dc2dcabcb9cd6f38334358JRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110313221800http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/The-Worlds-Largest-Earthquakes-117810183.htmlThe 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan Friday is the country's most largest, and the fifth most powerful in modern recorded history. Here is a list of the world's most powerful earthquakes since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 1. Chile (1960) 9.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:38:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-103eee43e5c409a941fbcd2df6229d52NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-33.475 -70.647520110313203800http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Fear-of-potential-invisible-killer-near-Japanese-nuclear-site-117848999.htmlAn eerie silence has descended over this northeastern Japanese city. Tens of thousands have evacuated their homes a day after one of the worst-ever recorded earthquakes and subsequent tsunami, which swallowed coastal villages. The greatest fear here, right now, stems not from the continuing....Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-377eb30e0a07dd55a2176b0bff491582NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards20110313203000http://www.nation.co.ke/News/No+tsunami+fear+in+Kenya+Met+assures+/-/1056/1124324/-/c15pva/-/index.htmlKenya has been cleared of a tsunami threat triggered by an earthquake in Japan. The Meteorological Department had warned coastal residents to be on the alert for water waves following the massive underwater tremor.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100DailyNationenDailyNation-99d4bc91ffa0f567c3542bf972a2645fNaturalDisasters-1.2702 36.804120110313202400http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42058855/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Survivors of the 2004 tsunami that struck Indonesia have been closely watching the disaster in Japan and reliving painful memories.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-ae3f4f6b6be51ba0729fe1b772b90eb0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313180300http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/japan-tsunami-grief-2004-survivorsIn Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka, survivors sit glued to TV footage as one says: 'So this is what it looked like' Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummelling Japan's coast and remembered the day her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the sea.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0100guardianenguardian-c691a5b170441ebbcd8838d9921bcf59NaturalDisasters7.6146933422071 80.704896543691235.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82913.7308 100.52120110313171400http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/13/japanese-investors-may-delay-new-investments-ri.htmlJapan will likely delay the realization of some of its new investments in Indonesia following Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, a minister says.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-2baa7330093e84e8984b51e79f5bb518NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110313162500http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110314hed4.htmlBy Michaela P. del Callar 03/14/2011 Philippine Embassy officials in Tokyo finally decided to head out by land to check on the status of Filipinos residing in devastated areas of Japan after Ambassador Manuel Lopez said the condition of 4,500 Filipinos in northern Japan affected by the twin disasters of an 8.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:47:00 +0100tribuneonlineentribuneonline-8838ec213a45563c0cc2bfc9e96aa9c6NuclearNaturalDisastersAgriculture35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110313154700http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/77455.htmlTOKYO - Foreign governments are trying to gather information on their nationals in Japan by dispatching emba...Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100kyodonewsenkyodonews-51804235e399f85fdb92da62b1dcf45cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110313154600http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/13/ri-exports-imports-may-be-affected-japan-disaster.htmlIndonesia’s exports and imports with Japan may be impeded by the recent massive earthquake and tsunami that resulted in damaged infrastructure in mainly coastal parts of the archipelago.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-87a0f6260415eec3405117e62aebfc43NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313154000http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1116226/1/.htmlJAKARTA : A man in Indonesian eastern Papua province was killed by tsunami waves from Japan's massive earthquake, an official said on Sunday.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-b9481e472dfd3d078c87ad9723ede34cNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110313150600http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/aftershocks-will-be-felt-around-the-world-20110313-1bszu.htmlSometimes it comes from that unstable ground itself. The 1923 earthquake that set off firestorms in Tokyo and Yokohama, suffocating and roasting tens of thousands, encouraged the xenophobic wave that ended Japan's flirtation with the West and political liberalism - until the forced return embrace of....Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0100smhensmh-ded3337b2085eb0c2e785c6c031f191aNuclearEnergyNuclearAlternativeEnergyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards20110313141600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12721827A British rescue team has landed in Japan where it will join the search for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-7906d6b3b1476825440473af03dfc12fHumanitarianAidNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313135100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14241738/survivors-of-2004-tsunami-shaken-by-japan-disasterTears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy...Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-9dbcf4210b445723d74d49e9ecc558f0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313135000http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-13-AS-Japan-Earthquake-2004-Tsunami-Flashbacks/id-6637501f9d4c4d9c98f7948246601e12BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Tears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy salty sea.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100APenAP-35c3575c01c60be07681efaeed0aa084NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110313132900http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/13/survivors-2004-tsunami-shaken-japan-disaster.htmlTears streamed down Maisara Mucharam's face as she watched aerial shots of the tsunami pummeling Japan's coast and remembered the day, six years ago, when her youngest daughter was ripped out of her arms by the heavy salty sea.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-2cf6678b7f5c374a72e08af40ed604abNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313123800http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42051281/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A 60-year-old man was rescued two days after he was swept miles out to sea on the roof of his house by the huge tsunami which hit Japan Friday, it was reported.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:31:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-107948df40a1b1d7ef22f0f7ab935001NuclearNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110313113100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/uk-team-joins-japan-earthquake-rescue-efforts-2240690.htmlA team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics was due to join the massive relief mission in tsunami-ravaged Japan today amid the continuing threat of a catastrophic nuclear meltdown.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0100independentenindependent-c794fcc40407f6f503b0062f1e9edad3NuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80951.4879 -0.17799820110313103700http://www.smh.com.au/world/japan-quake-death-toll-soars-amid-nuclear-fears-20110313-1bss1.htmlJapan grapples with worst nuclear accident in decades while the number of dead from the quake soars.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:29:00 +0100smhensmh-ccf320703bf747faaac4ff6cfb4e3e16NuclearEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110313102900http://www.news.com.au/world/quake-moved-japan-by-24-metres-says-the-us-geological-survey/story-e6frfkyi-1226020678641?from=public_rssJAPAN'S massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the entire island group across the sea.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-ddb6bb295d834a74f8657b7e6e8d675cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313085800http://www.smh.com.au/world/japan-quake-death-toll-soars-amid-nuclear-fears-20110313-1bss1.htmlJapan grappled to contain its worst nuclear accident in at least 33 years at a plant north of Tokyo as the number of dead and missing from the nation's biggest earthquake and tsunami approached 1,500 people, local media reported.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0100smhensmh-a6f3edca041781f7f5bc8c1d0740384dNuclearEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110313081300http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122052/20110313/japan-earth-axis-shift-quake-supermoon-moon-gravitation-ring-of-fire-pacific.htmEarth has been shifted on its axis by almost 4 inches (10 centimeters) during the Japan earthquake, and according to some reports, the cataclysmic incident has a moon connection.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-3d749d9810482cfc33bc032d1efce2f1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313071100http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/77275.htmlBEIJING - A 15-member Chinese rescue team arrived in Tokyo by air Sunday on a mission to search for survivors ...Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:43:00 +0100kyodonewsenkyodonews-db32d9a57dd76409486a74c57d25c0b1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110313064300http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/13/indonesia-ready-help-japan-minister.htmlCoordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono said Indonesia is ready to help Japan after the nation was wrecked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami last week.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-3e68636c56a0d10df73391fdf54aa548NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110313063400http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/03/13/11/quake-moved-japan-8-feet-usgsJapan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. "That's a reasonable number," a USGS seismologist said. "Eight feet, that's certainly going to be in the ballpark."Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:10:00 +0100abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-ba3d1226a29c74cf9c0aa8c990181b4bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313061000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/13/3162741.htmJapan's massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake appears to have moved the island by about 2.4 metres, the US Geological Survey says.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:48:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-2e134449b6afa938f33b0d1b1c550c01NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313054800http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1116159/1/.htmlWASHINGTON: Japan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about 2.4 meters (8 feet), the US Geological Survey said Saturday.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-55a63ab7eee217546ad27d5380691efdNaturalDisasters47.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110313052100http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/35292/Quake_moved_Japan_by_8_feet:_USGSWASHINGTON, March 12, 2011 (AFP) – Japan’s recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday. “That’s a reasonable number,” USGS seismologist Paul Earle told AFP. “Eight feet, that’s certainly going to be in the ballpark.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:11:00 +0100haveeruenhaveeru-24369be79c67cddd585ee99d6e658f48NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313051100http://www.news.com.au/world/magnitude-quake-strikes-japan/story-e6frfkyi-1226020618845?from=public_rssAN 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on Friday. Here is how news.com.au covered the event.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-4d28c96dad268c11ad1c23f6e188c730NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110313045600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12721827A British rescue team is on its way to Japan to join the search for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-47396109175b42bd964becf090d50189NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313042900http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Quake-moved-Japan-by-8-feet-USGS/articleshow/7690613.cmsJapan's recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said Saturday.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:27:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-767ab36f87acfb3aa3cecf869b20bc3fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313042700http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/japan/2011/japan-110312-rianovosti01.htmJapanese authorities evacuated about 215,000 residents from areas worst affected by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, police said on Saturday.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:31:00 +0100globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-df51965f09c252e865e6102aa43530c5NaturalDisastersTEN-T-NewsUNbodies35.6831 139.80960.1733 24.948620110313033100http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MINE-8EVTJR?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThe team will fly from Manchester airport later this afternoon and travel directly to Japan as quickly as possible. On arrival tomorrow, they will immediately join the international search for survivors, providing relief for Japan's own rescue teams.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:18:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-3b98b7bafe301d12fded88371c6deab6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313021800http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42051281/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Survivors caught up in Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami share their hope and fear on Saturday.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:09:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-533d814c38762c05eefce6488fdb90a9JRCSafeguardsNuclearNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110313020900http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/234219/Japan-Earthquake-Rescuers-fly-in-as-hearts-go-out-to-the-Japanese-/A TOP team of British rescuers due to land in Japan early today flew out confident they could save survivors -buried under the -rubble of buildings flattened by the -devastating earthquake and giant tsunami.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100expressenexpress-d6b602278ed0d65fa63eaacddcf23cd8NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110313011100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231139/79-magnitude-quake-strikes-japanFor more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:51:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-8380aa85f2b4e80d37e018a4b4fefc5aNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110312005100http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/03/11/C004.htm[ Vrijdag 11 maart 2011 | European Union ] At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:46:00 +0100nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-6b667f3bcdfca58390528754bdbf14a5ECnewsFrontexBorderDisputesCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersCitizenshipEnvironmentHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312004600http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Tsunami-warning-in-Pacific-set-to-hit-travel-to-Japan/761375/The devastating earthquake leading to a tsunami warning across the Pacific basin, except the US and Canada, is expected to temporarily ground air travel to Japan, predominantly a business destination for Indian travellers, albeit for a short span.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:44:00 +0100expressindiaenexpressindia-77a8aab5870452e93ba89d632143c943NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312004400http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/12/content_12159418.htmSINGAPORE - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia-Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said. But video showed the first signs of a tsunami appearing on beaches in Hawaii.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100chinadailyenchinadaily-f9ba247211aa4ab594e6232dc42e0290NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312004100http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/japan-disaster-feared-to-leave-1000-dead-20110312-1broy.htmlMore than 1000 people are feared dead after a monster tsunami unleashed by a massive quake which wreaked destruction across northeast Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100smhensmh-0500a54b4000b9e4c5183d2a5292b09aNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity42.7073 23.331935.6831 139.80920110312003500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/1000-feared-dead-in-japan-quaketsunami-disaster-20110312-1brof.htmlMore than 1,000 people were feared dead after a monster tsunami unleashed by a massive quake which wreaked destruction across northeast Japan and triggered an emergency at a nuclear power plant.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:00 +0100smhensmh-6411640cf282e907ccc5a224c59c8572NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312003500http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14236774/key-developments-in-the-earthquake-and-tsunamiBy The Associated Press One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck Friday off the coast of Japan, spawning a tsunami whose violent effects were felt across the Pacific region - from the Far East...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:33:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-9578d4aa5218b18f33c9fa8582a61eeaNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312003300http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-592b2585cdd1488c88a638047227ef4cTOKYO (AP) — For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:32:00 +0100APenAP-b39493217cb63aa3b04da7edfb18ac1aNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312003200http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_mostpopular/~3/Q0j_U9NZAJI/index.htmlA 25-year-old man was declared dead Friday afternoon after being swept out to sea off a northern California beach while trying to photograph a tsunami launched by the massive earthquake near Japan, according to a Del Norte County, California, official.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:16:00 +0100cnnencnn-6e5ac5b046b1d628304243f7b5440b3dNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110312001600http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SNAA-8EUSTL?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSIP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-43ce62d53afc2d241e9b101b6fa22050ECnewsFrontexBorderDisputesCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersCitizenshipEnvironmentHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312001300http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110311/sc_livescience/whydosomeearthquakescausetsunamisbutothersdontLiveScience.com - A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the east coast of Honshu, Japan, early Friday morning, triggering a 30-foot-high tsunami that has caused the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 50 countries or territories around the Pacific.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:02:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-f8dec3628498c9dca211d89220b54713NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80960.1733 24.948620110312000200http://article.wn.com/view/2011/03/12/Sensors_to_detect_tsunamis_quakes/- AP Science Writer Share thefresnobee_994:/2010/08/18/2045338/rare-double-quake-blamed-for-south.html E-Mail Print Text Size: tool name tool goes here Comments (0) | Similar stories: Rare double blamed for South Rare double quake blamed for South Pacific tsunami Here is a list of deadly that registered at least an 8.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:42:00 +0100austrianewsenaustrianews-cb8e7d478cea26a216a8b40924f229b7NaturalDisasters20110312224200http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tsunami-hits-travel-industry/articleshow/7689430.cmsTsunami in Japan seems to have spelt trouble for tourism industry as well. With a tsunami alert for almost 50 more countries, flyers booked to fly on international routes are reassessing their decision. Some are promptly cancelling.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:37:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-2766c3ab0495bdea0afa83bdbd0084f8NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80960.1733 24.948620110312213700http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162498.htm?desktopABC, wires Last Updated: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:25:00 +1100 Japan has mobilised 50,000 military and other rescue personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue and recovery effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record. The 8.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-668c9131a3a106fc866f62269e54b673MaritimeSafetyEuropeJRCNuclearSecurityManMadeDisastersNuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312213200http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12721827British search and rescue experts are preparing to leave for Japan to help in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-48bf8e2f2f523a75ab6dee8b53b1a950NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312211300http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110312/sc_livescience/whyjapanstsunamitriggeredenormouswhirlpoolLiveScience.com - The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:11:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-47b23049a9785a902746707bced11eb3NuclearNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergy35.6831 139.80920110312211100http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/b4ph2D8AGdY/index.htmlThe 8.9-magnitude earthquake and coastline-devouring tsunami that hit Japan has led 49 countries, the European Union and even the International Atomic Emergency Agency to band together and offer relief to the devastated island nation.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0100cnnencnn-058a6b7f4326fa8741d0561da109b82dNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-CanadaEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312203400http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42044156/ns/world_news-asiapacific/An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing a reactor, but a radiation leak was decreasing despite fears of a meltdown from damage caused by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, officials said.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-0c6c073f241af7b1dd9e06db2aeccc21ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312202400http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MINE-8EVNHE?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThis bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Situation In Japan On 11 March 2011, an earthquake hit off-shore of Japan at 14:46 (local time). The epicentre has a latitude of 38.0N and longitude 142.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-108c1f3410426ae3edf5f373cf2e8babDisasterReliefNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312201600http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MINE-8EVN9N?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSKEY DEVELOPMENTS - On March 11 at 0046 hours EST, or 1446 hours local time, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake - the fifth largest in the world since 1990 - occurred near the east coast of Honshu, the largest and main island of Japan, at the depth of approximately 15 miles. According to the U.S.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-be0afe73043cc282335d439eb1c7272dMediaRegionalPolicyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312201600http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-12-UK-rescue-specialists-head-to-Japan-as-at-least-1-300-believed-to-be-deadA team of UK search and rescue specialists and medics were flying to Japan tonight as the death toll from the catastrophic tsunami that ripped through the country was expected to soar. At least 1,300 people are believed to have been killed by the wall of water, but thousands more are missing -....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +010024dashen24dash-156c9529556508ef303c055b37f50910JRCNuclearSecurityNuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80951.4879 -0.17799820110312201300http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/man-drowns-in-tsunami-wave-in-indonesia/story-e6frfku0-1226020523098?from=public_rssMAN dies after he fell from a boat while trying to rescue family members from the tsunami wave in Indonesia.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-63dd8ad855c4a7487615436a48559b3bNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110312200100http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42044293/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Rescuers searched submerged homes, wrecked cars and stranded boats along Japan’s northeast coast on Saturday as its military forces mounted a massive effort to locate survivors and victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that crippled the island nation.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-29142e5c5d22f3c104b3ce7fe6155c7bNuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312192200http://www.state.gov/p/eap/rls/rm/2011/03/158227.htmOpening Remarks at the 2011 APEC Senior Officials Meeting 1 Remarks Michael Froman Chair , APEC Senior Officials Meetings Washington, DC March 11, 2011 I want to begin this morning by saying a word about the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan overnight.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0100state-govenstate-gov-92562aea008cdd99d86334219f00a3e3AlternativeEnergyEnvironmentNaturalDisasters54.2671799565595 -4.5662924853865447.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110312184900http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317435.htmlPacific island nations threatened by tsunamis following Japan's earthquake seem to have avoided the worst-case scenario, with only minor property damage reported at Papua New Guinea, Oxfam Australia said on Saturday. A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-fa54c29a9bb303551d079185efceb61aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110312184000http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317421.htmlThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Indonesia are ready to help Japan to gain its recovery following a massive earthquake and a deadly tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on Friday. "ASEAN member states stand ready to render their support in the efforts to help bring about a....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-5175b9b58c7bfdfda006b748bf7b1d2dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312184000http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/The-Worlds-Largest-Earthquakes-117810183.htmlThe 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan Friday is the country's most largest, and the fifth most powerful in modern recorded history. Here is a list of the world's most powerful earthquakes since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 1. Chile (1960) 9.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-69b76ae96a8abd98cad91a56f91cbc2dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-33.475 -70.647520110312174500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42044293/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Japan launched a massive, military-led rescue operation Saturday after a giant quake and tsunami killed hundreds of people and authorities braced for a possible meltdown at a nuclear reactor.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:15:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-d29334993ada50f994f09751bf39adc9NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeManMadeDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80920110312171500http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/43735919/A massive earthquake has rocked Japan and sent a tsunami warning across the Pacific. The 8.9 magnitude quake was the most powerful to hit Japan in 140 years, with its epicentre in the sea close to ...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:51:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-252da544744254cd5a5794ad7d82b9b9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312165100http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365540/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-video-The-tottering-towers-Tokyo.html?ITO=1490These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-19e39d0cf6412157b3c8437a51de41e1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312163800http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/supplies-psycho-social-support-children,1707326.html- Aid group sending team from Tokyo to assess need, begin response in northern Japan - Child-Friendly Space planned to address child survivors' need for structure, routine, safe play - Damage less than feared in vulnerable Pacific Island countries TOKYO March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c77ef36c484241fe279c9f6d6cc7e231NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312163700http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42044156/ns/world_news-asiapacific/An explosion at a nuclear power station Saturday destroyed a building housing the reactor, but a radiation leak was decreasing despite fears of a meltdown from damage caused by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, officials said.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-84278a0a3fecbc2852984bc2d2f98363NuclearNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafety20110312161300http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365540/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-video-The-tottering-towers-Tokyo.html?ITO=1490These are some of the dramatic videos captured as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded hit the east coast of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-6914505b05d797ff4325ac4b1be5bfa0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312161000http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=564600282Britain will send a specialist team of search and rescue experts to Japan later today, the UK Government has announced.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100fcoenfco-427cdc0fbba1a2267c457bad33c4a32eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80951.4879 -0.17799820110312155700http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/vp-sends-sympathy-condolences-japanese-disaster-victims.htmlVice President Boediono expressed his deep sympathy over the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, leaving hundreds dead.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-fb7ff86b3ffa4e196e9021cf8397b42fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312151600http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754877/cs/1/The ASEAN countries have expressed their readiness to help Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and deadly tsunami that struck its north-eastern parts ...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-f59c976dc476c3cb2940b42af45e7958NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312144500http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aa7898b6-4c6e-11e0-8da3-00144feab49a.htmlJapan is reeling from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake – the most powerful in its history – that struck off its north-eastern coast on Friday, creating a vast tsunami that devastated much of its Pacific seaboard. The tsunami unleashed by the earthquake hit Hawaii, the US west coast, Russia, Taiwan,....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100ftenft-4a33f043cf375103287d685d21e73019NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110312143500http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/ris-exports-japan-may-be-disrupted.htmlA 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan and unleashed a 10-meter high tsunami may have the potential of affecting Indonesia`s exports to Japan, an official said.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-236384dde2012099379a3970fe9192d4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312143000http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317385.htmlIndonesia said Saturday said it was deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan the previous day. In a press statement, the government expressed its deepest sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Japan for the loss of lives, injuries and material destruction.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-c964c83224fd737923649a2cdd632dbeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312141000http://minivannews.com/news-in-brief/meltdown-fears-raised-in-japanese-tsunami-aftermath-17055Concerns have been raised of a potential meltdown may be taking place in Japan at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima, just 24 hours after the country was devastated by an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale and an ensuing tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +0100minivannewsenminivannews-0f1a7d12ed844e315b322123d6978ed7NuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312140500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42044915/ns/world_news-asiapacific/The tsunami warnings moved faster than the waves, giving millions of people across the Pacific hours to flee. Now they are left to clean up what the waves had wrought: Destroyed docks and damaged boats.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-a43d80e19b31242d2359a22fa598ef5fTerroristAttackNaturalDisasters20110312122700http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/hatta-optimistic-japans-recovery.htmlCoordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said that Indonesia was optimistic that exports to Japan will remain unaffected by the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck the neighboring country on Friday.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-8f814d787192ed9c8b0ca95906c10c2aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110312121300http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Fear-of-potential-invisible-killer-near-Japanese-nuclear-site-117848999.htmlAn eerie silence has descended over this northeastern Japanese city. Tens of thousands have evacuated their homes a day after one of the worst-ever recorded earthquakes and subsequent tsunami, which swallowed coastal villages. The greatest fear here, right now, stems not from the continuing....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-d843625e050bb258523647b1ef150a1fNuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity20110312111500http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/no-follow-ups-kpk-news-presidential-abuse-power.htmlThe Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said that Indonesia was optimistic that exports to Japan will remain unaffected by the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck it on Friday noon.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-d34600e864f45fad270cecc7f342d176NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110312104100http://www.euronews.net/2011/03/11/giant-waves-leave-death-and-destruction/It was first thing in the morning and many were taken by surprise when the giant wall-of-water engulfed their hotel. This was the tsunami of 26 December, 2004. It was the result of a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. The tremor’s magnitude was 9.1 and 226,000 people were killed across 13 countries.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100euronews-eneneuronews-en-41f2fd93b749831432d53ca145cc1407NaturalDisasters20110312100400http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8377495/Japan-earthquake-Evacuations-ordered-along-Pacific-coasts.htmlTravelling at almost 500 mph, the huge wave generated by the undersea earthquake began reaching other Pacific coastlines within hours.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-fb3c7f4bb6436b6ff29cfac85cc2d7b6NaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312094100http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8377743/Japan-earthquake-Pacific-basin-escapes-tsunami-threat.htmlTsunami alerts were sounded on coastlines and islands across the Pacific basin but the region avoided large-scale damage.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-51c16849040b88ccfedf35977fa5f609NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312094100http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754697/cs/1/More than 1,000 people were feared dead after Japan's strongest earthquake on record triggered a destructive tsunami, the government said Saturday as it expressed concerns over possible radiation ...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-1679921b1ac506af1415fc1e156bf8dcNuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312093200http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/77039.htmlSINGAPORE - Singapore on Saturday deployed a team of five search specialists and five search dogs to Japan to as...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100kyodonewsenkyodonews-ba66f740e826f11e53d4778000e1dc5aNaturalDisasters1.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.81078826424420110312093100http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/03/12/warning-of-more-pacific-earthquakes-91466-28323008/ANOTHER even bigger earthquake and tsunami could hit the “Pacific ring of fire” following yesterday’s devastating chain of events in Japan that have left a gaping hole in the earth’s crust, Welsh academics warned last night.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-8fb05a0921b14904b9cb850661b878d2NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110312092700http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-japan-quake-tsunami-20110312,0,6830711.story?track=rssTriggered by quakes, tsunamis occur at sites where tectonic plates rub against each other, causing a distortion. The disturbance generates waves, like a pebble thrown into a pond, ripples across the ocean surface, piling up into powerful towers of water as it reaches shore.The tsunami launched by the magnitude 8.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-27318f144fa954d263901adf26719a13NaturalDisasters20110312091300http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/manado-untouched-tsunami.html-1Residents of Manado’s coastal areas have returned to their normal activities after fleeing the business district to nearby hills and mountainous areas following a tsunami warning issued across North Sulawesi on Friday afternoon.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-5e35d09bb322f328242ab07fe687e60fNaturalDisasters20110312091000http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1844129.htmlMore than 1,000 people were feared dead after Japan's strongest earthquake on record triggered a destructive tsunami, the government said Saturday as it expressed concerns over possible radiation leaks from damaged nuclear reactorsSat, 12 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-40d1b4dbbcaa286e716aac9b9d787c1bNuclearNuclearEnergyNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearSafety20110312084700http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162402.htmJapan mobilises 50,000 military and other rescue personnel to spearhead a Herculean rescue and recovery effort, a day after being hit by its most devastating earthquake and tsunami on record.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-51938aad6196e183e190739065c199f7ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110312082300http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/7317002.htmlThe European Commission has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday. Japan has requested search and rescue teams and search dogs for ongoing operations, said Kristalina Georgieva,....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-eced68845ebd195535acc5defff27d2eHumanitarianAidKristalinaGeorgievaCivilProtectionCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersECnewsEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312080900http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7316962.htmlThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has reduced the number of countries on its tsunami warning for the Pacific Basin following Friday's 8.8- magnitude earthquake in Japan. It lists Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tonga, French Polynesia, Pitcairn and Antarctica.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-9c4e3e8115b3e22da64c9886f9f30d73NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312080900http://www.ft.com/cms/s/aa7898b6-4c6e-11e0-8da3-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/aa7898b6-4c6e-11e0-8da3-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=By Jonathan Soble in Tokyo and Rahul Jacob in Hong Kong Published: March 12 2011 06:57 | Last updated: March 12 2011 06:57 Japan is reeling from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake – the most powerful in its history – that struck off its north-eastern coast on Friday, creating a vast tsunami that devastated much of its Pacific seaboard.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100ftenft-3e0c5bbcfd683e432d3e907aabfd6ba9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312080900http://www.rferl.org/content/japan_earthquake_tsunami/2334658.htmlMore than 1,000 people are feared dead in the massive earthquake and tsunami that has hit northeastern Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100rferlenrferl-961dac05b99c807daeaec7d99bd27493EU-USAJRCSafeguardsUNSecretaryGeneralWorldBankNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityUNbodiesNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110312080800http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/XjBgwZFgRj0/index.htmlThe powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:03:00 +0100cnnencnn-89a6151b73ab960e6cfd323bb7d662cbNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312080300http://www.nst.com.my/articles/2lapup/Article/The earthquake was the fifth most powerful to hit the world in the past century. There were several strong aftershocks.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0100nstennst-a2d064d1066b98a6ef1a611582f455dfNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity20110312075100http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/flights-japan-unperturbed-quake-tsunami-garuda-says.htmlNational airline Garuda Indonesia says none of its flights from Indonesia to Japan have been affected by the earthquakes and tsunami that decimated areas in Japan’s northeastern areas on Friday.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-d5550f0416684ccfaaa129a2c0d14dffNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312073900http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126110The US National Weather Service has issued a warning about tsunami for at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday. The warning list includes Japan, Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji,....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100noviniteennovinite-f9d53677af770d29019a536608bce189NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312071700http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1844129.htmlMore than 1,000 people were feared dead after Japan's strongest earthquake on record triggered a destructive tsunami, the government said Saturday as it expressed concerns over possible radiation leaks from damaged nuclear reactors, dpa reported.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-9a531c87df94d945bb08653bb4590f2aNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurity20110312071700http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42025882/ns/world_news-asiapacific/An official with Japan's nuclear safety commission says that a meltdown at nuclear power plant affected by the country's massive earthquake is possible.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-d27b401d2bbd5c157eea45b8bcfe3917NuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersPublicHealthNuclear35.6831 139.80920110312071100http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,137084.htmlTwenty-five Trinidad and Tobago (TT) nationals are reported to be safe in Japan where a massive 8.9 earthquake struck yesterday triggering a monster tsunami which engulfed the country’s northern coastline leaving death and destruction its path.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100newsdayennewsday-883fe09b146c459f84f3792fc77ac3ecNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80910.6572 -61.483620110312063500http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,137087.htmlTOKYO: A ferocious tsunami unleashed by Japan’s biggest recorded 8.9 earthquake slammed into its eastern coast yesterday, killing hundreds of people as it carried away ships, cars and homes, and triggered widespread fires that burned out of control.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:35:00 +0100newsdayennewsday-89a4da9dab33d0b7261ec60527d66967NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312063500http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/indonesia/2011/03/12/294324/Powerful-earthquake.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A powerful earthquake off Indonesia rattled the popular resort island of Bali early Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, officials said.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-4e19b4491c164de302fcfc59bff94bb0NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110312063400http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=19919&icid=4&d_str=20110311(03-11 14:15) A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after an 8.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-5b87166b68e103e4f92dcef1a80b50feNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312060900http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/12/indonesia-extends-sympathy-japan-after-quake-tsunami.htmlThe Indonesian government has expressed its sympathy on Thursday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan that killed more than 300 people, the foreign ministry says.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:08:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-3a93533950460782d5272422bfa0b746NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312060800http://www.news.com.au/world/follow-japans-tsunamis-path-of-destruction-triggered-by-massive-earthquake/story-e6frfkyi-1226020295801?from=public_rssIT took 45 minutes for a 4m wall of mud to invade the coast of Japan, killing hundreds in its wake.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:07:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-b1c3db1ea80b868e2ffe1f6d024b1a62NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312060700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316893.htmlSecretary General of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dr. Surin Pitsuwan expressed his deep concerns on Japan after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday afternoon. Pitsuwan published his full statement on Friday afternoon, expressing his deep concerns on the disasters as....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:53:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-411fcc6ed767ed8be0e3a4b3cb9661d8FinancialCrisisEuropeAidNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312055300http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316871.htmlPeninsula Malaysia is not threatened by the tsunami triggered by a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Japan Friday afternoon. An official from the Malaysian Meteorological Department made the remarks when contacted by Xinhua Friday evening, but she stressed the tsunami advisory issued by the department Friday afternoon is still valid.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:53:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-35a55e20c2a441ade1cb3e6ea3f8568cNaturalDisasters3.15021 101.70820110312055300http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/88176adfdf246af5/id/43728331/The Turkish Red Crescent will send three teams to help the rescue efforts in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the country on Friday, local media reported. The organization said in a statement ...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:53:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-ae658294bdcc75c6cc0d394b029d70b0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312055300http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316879.htmlThe Turkish Red Crescent will send three teams to help the rescue efforts in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the country on Friday, local media reported. The organization said in a statement three teams will depart from the Turkish city of Istanbul for Japan later on Friday, according to the semi-official Anatolia news agency.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:53:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-1bab7aac2566e0035f73bb8cb0a54a23NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312055300http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754596/cs/1/The full extent of the damage in earthquake-ravaged Japan was revealed Saturday morning, after an 8.9-magnitude trembler and devastating tsunami rocked the northeastern part of the country, killing ...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:21:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-f9552cbdf5032f95fa5d3024872fef41NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312052100http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/new-south-wales-search-and-rescue-team-sent-to-japan/story-e6frfku0-1226020295170?from=public_rssNSW will send a 76-person specialist urban search and rescue team to Japan following the country's devastating earthquake.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:17:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-11bcd196ec31b35ce1ae741610e2da48NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312051700http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/pacific-braces-for-tsunami-20110311-1brlo.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific - including the US west coast - on alert for rapidly moving tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:06:00 +0100smhensmh-192bcaf761c8efb7a04412b19f741d18NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312050600http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/3PU-hSLPsZ0/index.htmlA tsunami strikes the coast of Japan following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake which triggers tsunami warnings in other countries, including Russia, the National Weather Service says.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:03:00 +0100cnnencnn-083d32a9d8caed686eeb935c5f2171f4AirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312050300http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001Safety concerns loomed at two neighboring nuclear power plants after a giant tsunami driven by one of the largest earthquakes on record swamped northern Japan's eastern coast Friday, leaving massive destruction in its wake. The final toll of the disaster is far from clear, but Japanese officials say at least a thousand people have died.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0100nprennpr-a5ef9e2486243c28fd488bb557e18767NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110312045600http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfeyidaumhcw/rss2/THE Japanese people are likely to feel strong aftershocks for another one to three months following yesterday’s devastating earthquake, according to an Irish expert in Japanese earthquakes.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-70c0545f5df21e5e66b5a0c17e38b5e6NaturalDisasters20110312044600http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/kfeyidaumhey/rss2/Saturday, March 12, 2011 A LOOK at the world’s most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis: a d v e r t i s e m e n t January 2010, Haiti: A 7.0-magnitude quake kills more than 200,000 people. It produces two six-foot tsunamis. October 2010, Indonesia: A volcanic eruption and tsunami kill more than 500 people hundreds of miles apart.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:46:00 +0100examinerenexaminer-c4ce1ae73609a9da1ab879ee53313153NaturalDisasters18.54299 -72.343102-6.18287 106.82920110312044600http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/The-Worlds-Largest-Earthquakes-117810183.htmlThe 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan Friday is the country's most largest, and the fifth most powerful in modern recorded history. Here is a list of the world's most powerful earthquakes since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 1. Chile (1960) 9.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-d1201c19d838e15198d8ee9aab1cbfdfNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-33.475 -70.647520110312042900http://www.smh.com.au/world/snapshot-of-a-disaster-20110312-1brym.htmlOne of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck on Friday off the coast of Japan, spawning a tsunami whose violent effects were felt across the Pacific region - from the Far East to South America to the US West coast.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:21:00 +0100smhensmh-dfbbc659e0aa8d2d0c3182350adfcde2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312042100http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14237460/powerful-quake-tsunami-kills-hundreds-in-japanJapan's northeastern coast was a swampy wasteland of broken houses, overturned cars, sludge and dirty water Saturday as the nation awoke to the devastating aftermath of one of its greatest disasters, a powerful tsunami...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:51:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-b774fc4db0619424586b1104aff18ee3NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsEMF_HealthNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityGenderEqualityMaritimeSafetyEurope20110312035100http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/7316717.htmlA China Southern Airlines flight from the south China city of Guangzhou to Tokyo was forced to make an emergency landing in Osaka after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan Friday afternoon. The flight, CZ385, landed in Osaka at 3: 27 p.m.(Beijing Time) and returned from Osaka to Guangzhou at 5 p.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:38:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-a8c1787130e859d0c073d13e5d2556e2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72735.2086 110.72720110312033800http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/FreeContent/free_Major.htmTOKYO (AP) -- A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. A local news report said at least 15 people were killed. MoreSat, 12 Mar 2011 03:35:00 +0100vientianetimesenvientianetimes-6ce6f3421efe1696fa42835be9b819daNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312033500http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110312/sc_livescience/whyjapanstsunamitriggeredenormouswhirlpoolLiveScience.com - The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:33:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-63ce598c6a5db89dd1ac13d1615255a9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312033300http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110312/sc_livescience/sumatrajapanchileareearthquakesgettingworseLiveScience.com - The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rumbled through Japan today (March 11), triggering a devastating tsunami, was the strongest felt in that country since seismic monitoring was invented. It's also comparable in scale to a few other recent temblors, including last year's 8.8-magnitude quake in Chile and 2004's 9.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:33:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-ee210d0f8a1f92a43a59f894136a3b6eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-33.475 -70.647520110312033300http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703327404576194873429255878.html?mod=fox_australianGovernments and relief groups around the globe readied emergency operations to assist Japan and other Pacific island nations rocked by Friday's earthquake and tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:08:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-817679c17b88aca668dc18bbf40a4fdaNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312030800http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Japanese-earthquake-Biggest-quakes.6732779.jp1. Valdivia, Chile, 22 May, 1960, 9.5 magnitude. The most powerful earthquake recorded resulted in tsunami with waves as high as 35ft, 6,000 miles from the epicentre. It claimSat, 12 Mar 2011 02:21:00 +0100TheScotsmanenTheScotsman-38bfc2e3a1f542711c89a5051ef9e8cdNaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520110312022100http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/11/eveningnews/main20042336.shtml(CBS News) At a magnitude of 8.9, the earthquake in Japan was more than 700 times stronger than last year's devastating quake in Haiti, and about 2,000 times stronger than the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California. CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric spoke to Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist with the , about the earthquake.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:17:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-b7749a93b0c9d3d939aa32284d70554cNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110312021700http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110312/ap_on_re_us/japan_earthquake_glanceAP - One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck Friday off the coast of Japan, spawning a tsunami whose violent effects were felt across the Pacific region from the Far East to South America to the U.S. West coast. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more were missing or injured.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:02:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-cad164ee1aba9c6d2b0b3f9f32c64c62NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312020200http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711862&ref=rssMore than 1,000 people were feared dead after a massive quake unleashed a monster tsunami which wreaked destruction across northeast Japan.The disaster has also triggered anSat, 12 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-c0ec414b60260ead2843d9af7b6300dbNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312015900http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake - Japan's largest on record - has triggered a tsunami which caused destruction over large areas of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:41:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-4e38bf24aa4dfd82b2b3a47273d78896CivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsSecurityCouncilPetroleumRefineriesNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312014100http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/LUvcSGU38w4/index.htmlCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Friday in four coastal counties, saying the ocean surge from tsunami waves spawned by an earthquake near Japan is imperiling infrastructure and public safety.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:40:00 +0100cnnencnn-e5d1fdc1b75008aaaad5b41cb7607001NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110312014000http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/mar/12/japan-earthquake-repercussionsThe destruction caused by Japan's earthquake has been savage, but the impact on poorer countries may be worse Tsunami is a Japanese word, meaning "harbour wave". Yesterday's earthquake in northern Japan was remarkable in scale and devastation caused – but it struck a country that experiences an....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:34:00 +0100guardianenguardian-1be7071330cbbaa400ea2a8812547ebcNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312013400http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=12470&title=More%20evacuated%20over%20Indonesian%20volcanoAFP Thursday, November 4, 2010 09:58:12 AM WUKIRSARI - Indonesia ordered thousands more people to evacuate their villages Thursday as the country's most active volcano erupted again, shooting deadly gas and ash high into the sky. Volcanologists said the "high intensity" eruption was the strongest....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-1ca368453c0f4ef40e6802abb2b7527fNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110312013200http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=12487&title=Erupting%20Indonesian%20volcano%20kills%20dozensAFP Friday, November 5, 2010 09:55:48 AM ARGOMULYO - Indonesia's most active volcano killed at least 58 people Friday in its biggest eruption in over a century, driving thousands more into emergency shelters, smothering homes and grounding flights. The latest deaths bring the total toll to more....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:32:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-285a12c0eceba0cd3d1101006db46339NaturalDisasters20110312013200http://www.nst.com.my/articles/3jpp/Article/KUALA LUMPUR: While the magnitude 8.9 earthquake, which struck off the northeast coast of Japan yesterday caused extensive damage and claimed lives, all Malaysians living in the country are safe.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100nstennst-f694be8d2a50ffc2c84d4d1a3edf918bNaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312013000http://www.nst.com.my/articles/2lapup/Article/Death toll passes 200 mark TOKYO: The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan struck the northeast coast yesterday, triggering a 10m tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:30:00 +0100nstennst-ab24bcab28cc64e23c925a025057eeffNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312013000http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/234057/Japan-Earthquake-and-Tsunami-Millions-fled-as-panic-swept-across-the-Pacific/THE tsunami sparked terror for millions of people as it rolled through the Pacific region towards the US.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0100expressenexpress-92ae7a2e8d1bb3fa16ae428fa079de9dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312011600http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlTsunami waves that raced across the Pacific Ocean triggered warnings in more than 50 countries and territories Friday, but there were few immediate reports of major damage outside of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100cnnencnn-0c21bf3639215fb402248470d4c26988WhalingAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312011500http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-0312-japan-tsunami-quake-20110312,0,5152040.story?track=rssThe death toll is expected to rise above 1,000 and the Sendai region is reported to be submerged. A U.S. aircraft carrier is en route to aid the recovery effort.Japan struggled on Saturday to recover from its worst earthquake, which unleashed enough energy to generate a tsunami that threatened....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:11:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-e7fe25dcc1a5a6e6fd2b665b5bde492eNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312011100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/around-the-pacific-panic-gives-way-to-uneasy-relief-2239753.htmlMany pacific nations breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after a threatened tsunami failed to materialise. But sizeable waves struck Hawaii and were expected to hit places as far away from Japan as the US west coast and South America.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0100independentenindependent-c136e0b4563d7c0bc620879a7202653eNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312010500http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquakeAP - For more than two terrifying, seemingly endless minutes Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers. Then came a devastating tsunami that slammed into northeastern Japan and killed hundreds of people.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-1627c35bd51a744c34223af3bb262873NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110312010200http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami. The double tragedy left hundreds dead.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:36:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-a21b731c4c9f3f9ac72322732448bcfdNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311233600http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/LUvcSGU38w4/index.htmlCoast Guard helicopters were searching off the northern California coast Friday for a man apparently swept out to sea while trying to photograph tsunami waves launched by the massive earthquake near Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +0100cnnencnn-3cb6ac31fd096509c6aa5e896d25981bNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191-2.49401225247672 39.323600563016220110311230400http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-20042091-503543.htmlMassive waves sweep inland after largest quake in Japan's history; Radiation leak feared at nuclear plantFri, 11 Mar 2011 23:02:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-30b9803e13c1bb18cb4aca23cd760d88NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311230200http://www.news.com.au/world/japan-earthquake-scientists-dismiss-moon-apocalypse-as-nonsense/story-e6frfkyi-1226020181199?from=public_rssCONSPIRACY theorists take to the internet to claim that Japan's devastating quake and tsunami was caused by a supermoon.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:45:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-5f9584d8a7a44bd3535c43c6b4dfb841NaturalDisasters20110311224500http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110312a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan rocked the Tohoku region coast Friday afternoon, triggering tsunami including a 10-meter wall of water that submerged residential areas and farms and washed away scores of people, vehicles, boats and devastated ports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100japantimesenjapantimes-fab5bf0ef92e8deb414dcda4895b222eNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311221800http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001A magnitude 8.9 quake — the biggest to hit Japan since record-keeping began in the 1800s — slammed the country's northeastern coast, unleashing a wall of dark water that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Authorities said 200 to 300 bodies have been recovered in Sendai,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:17:00 +0100nprennpr-0e12b0151852c8e3fd23ee69dbc8db9fNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311221700http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-us-reaction-tsunami_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29The U.S. Navy began moving ships and relief supplies toward stricken regions of Japan on Friday after a deadly tsunami caused by an earthquake ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-28ff37cdef84576d53271b6abe1838fdNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearNuclearSafety35.6831 139.80920110311220600http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194103285487620.html?mod=fox_australianNations across the Pacific Ocean watched with relief as a tsunami generated by Japan's powerful earthquake traveled quickly across the waters but failed to inflict major damage in the region ranging from Australia to Canada, the U.S., and Mexico..Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:05:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-f87945156e5b4ba1933b09cd96e108cdNaturalDisasters19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311220500http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quake_snapshotReuters - Following are main developments in the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck northeast Japan on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-4bd7681e49e4175eb5ac1e4c1b5cc799NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311220000http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/japan/2011/japan-110311-rferl01.htmHundreds of people are feared dead after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan today, triggering a tsunami that swept away houses, vehicles, boats, and buildings.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:59:00 +0100globalsecurityenglobalsecurity-0ef7d5182db8accd4bc403cac2bf758aNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsUNSecretaryGeneralPetroleumRefineriesWorldBankJRCNuclearSecurityLibertiesNaturalDisastersmahbNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311215900http://www.montrealgazette.com/Massive+1700+quake+caused+damage+West+Coast+Japan/4425424/story.htmlThe remnant of the tsunami that struck the British Columbia coast on Friday following a devastating undersea earthquake east of Japan was a reciprocal, trans-oceanic event more than 300 years in the making.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:57:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-934886df8cffed14f5243e66a486adf7NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorld35.6831 139.80920110311215700http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/malta-issues-tsumani-warnings-for-list-of-countriesMalta this evening issued tsunami warnings for the following countries/islands: American Samoa, Antarctica, Australia, Belau, Chile, Chuuk, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Fr. Polynesia, Guam, Guatemala, Hawaii,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:47:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-a84cad666a01c5a28699aee5a4d97d71NuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityFinancialServicesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEMF_HealthDisasterReliefNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeHumanitarianAidEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-CanadaEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia13.7014 -89.200215.6949491562487 -90.356235514816835.9042 14.518920110311214700http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/12/stories/2011031256171600.htmTokyo: Tens of thousands of people fled to higher ground in East Asia as a tsunami warning was issued across the Pacific on Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake rocked Japan, but the countries and islands initially hit by the waves were spared the worst forecasts.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100HinduenHindu-bc888d457b40f5277af44ef450cbc90eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311214300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlTsunami waves that raced across the Pacific Ocean triggered warnings in more than 50 countries and territories, but there were few immediate reports of major damage outside of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100cnnencnn-93ad0343618c4afd7e76fff939c63afcAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311211900http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=japan-earthquake-tsunami-wavesThe massive magnitude 8.9 earthquake that struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 2:46 p.m. local time and unleashed a fierce tsunami claiming hundreds of lives is already being felt as far away as the west coast of the U.S. and Canada, about 8,000 kilometers away.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:15:00 +0100scientificamericanenscientificamerican-8dd5f755de4d1f46670259a59f6a452fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80945.3742 -75.650720110311211500http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1115958/1/.htmlLOS ANGELES - California ordered hundreds of people to evacuate from coastal areas Friday as tsunami waves from a Japanese earthquake swept in, a spokeswoman said, warning there could be "significant" impacts.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:13:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-fd708d502194a90fab8310d7d42848f6NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311211300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/LUvcSGU38w4/index.htmlHarbors in California and Hawaii bore the brunt of scattered damage in the United States following Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:09:00 +0100cnnencnn-ff8bd01925f5df15154fa19176b3dd39NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719119.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311210900http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_afp/japanquakeAFP - The strongest quake ever recorded in Japan Friday unleashed a monster tsunami that claimed hundreds of lives, and a minister warned there could be a discharge of radiation from a nuclear plant.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-143ea2e3c5f5288c3a0283693d513966NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311205900http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/earthquake-tsunami-death-japanHundreds dead and tens of thousands missing as surges sweep inland after tremors 'like the end of the world' It was 2.46pm when the chandeliers began swinging wildly in Tokyo's parliament chamber. Japan's prime minister, Naoto Kan, stared in growing panic as the tremors intensified.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0100guardianenguardian-fe6f170796f38841fc70e1fdf055bc04NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311205700http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42025882/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Japan's massive earthquake caused a power outage that disabled a nuclear reactor's cooling system, triggering evacuation orders for about 3,000 residents, as the government declared its first-ever state of emergency at a nuclear plant.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-9d14a43610385e8cbec1694442c2075bJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311205100http://www.news24.com/World/News/California-Hundreds-ordered-to-evacuate-20110311California has ordered hundreds of people to evacuate from coastal areas as tsunami waves from a Japanese earthquake sweeps in, a spokesperson says, warning there could be "significant" impacts.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +0100news24ennews24-46d37864c40c331c8e98287465d5042dNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311204600http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754575/cs/1/Huge tsunami waves, some 10 metres high, triggered by a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake, slammed northeastern Japan Friday and swept away people, houses, cars, boats and crops as walls of sea ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-18ea0505870959935cc8715ca26be18cNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311202600http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-7b98b89abdc64288918c60df98652908TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Meteorological Agency says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the central, mountainous part of the country hours after a massive quake hit off the country's northeastern coast. Dozens of aftershocks have rattled Japan's northeast since Friday's magnitude 8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0100APenAP-224d240e3770db912bc28fe8b11f560bNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311202600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Tsunami waves swamped Hawaii beaches and brushed the U.S. western coast Friday but didn't immediately cause major damage after devastating Japan and sparking evacuations throughout the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-aecb36efd956f0ff3a711c1c985a320dNaturalDisastersDisasterRelief19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311202100http://www.news.com.au/world/japan-triggers-pacific-wide-alert/story-fn6sb9br-1226020167004?from=public_rssThe Japan earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts in at least 20 countries, including the US.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-62e28b5bbc8fcfd215f527bf9eb1b397EU-USACivilProtectionUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersDisasterReliefEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311202000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VVOS-8EUMT6?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSIn Los Angeles: Margaret Aguirre Director of Global Communications 310.826.7800 maguirre@InternationalMedicalCorps.org March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-9d3a54cf877447e3c7b4f7c85ee81646NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311201300http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20usatoday-NewsTopStories%20%28News%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tsunami waves swamped Hawaii beaches and brushed the U.S. western coast Friday but didn't immediately cause major damage after devastating Japan ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:05:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-cd13e0ec845271a767cc7964789c59c4NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311200500http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=564350182An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at 1446 local time today. There continues to be a risk of aftershock and tsunamis across the Pacific region. The Japanese authorities have issued a warning for people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas. Infrastructure damage is widespread.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:02:00 +0100fcoenfco-92784d3402557c9ce479ecd8af0d1142NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311200200http://www.rferl.org/content/japan_earthquake_tsunami/2334658.htmlHundreds of people are feared dead after a massive earthquake, followed by a series of powerful aftershocks, hit northeastern Japan today. Countries around the Pacific are on alert for possible tsunamis.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0100rferlenrferl-c6096ab4ed31432acd127d60099be06dNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsUNSecretaryGeneralWorldBankJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311195800http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12717668Many hundreds of people are feared dead after a tsunami, caused by a huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake, struck north-eastern Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:52:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-b9ed2dc37bf0af4b1eb6297ad36b1724PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311195200http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/The first waves from a tsunami caused by a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan have reached the U.S. mainland along the Oregon coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-ca002e5193f4f2251e229998c4de5671NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010943.9359167729616 -120.55445367030920110311195000http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42025882/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Pressure is rising inside a nuclear reactor after the cooling system failed when the massive earthquake cut power, Japanese officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-68bda22e45a15b568e40c7b65b0e6aadNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311195000http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110311/full/news.2011.156.html?s=news_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20news/rss/most_recent%20%28NatureNews%20-%20Most%20recent%20articles%29At least 200 people have died in Japan, in what seems to have been the most powerful and devastating earthquake in the tremor-rich country since records began around 50 years ago. The quake has left the nation in a state of shock, and geologists warn that the seismic risk remains high.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0100natureennature-5da1ac51e45837eb66854aee451d6cefNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311193700http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/312&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=enIP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0100europa-pressReleaseseneuropa-pressReleases-c636e833bd4d22f2ed52152cfadef0e7ECnewsFrontexBorderDisputesCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersCitizenshipEnvironmentHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseEU-CaribbeanEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311193000http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quake_usaReuters - President Barack Obama sent condolences to the people of Japan on Friday and said the United States stood ready to help its close ally after a massive earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-26742d7b3220b296c1c3b4c0df0e5bf2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311192900http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2011/march/eu-ready-to-help-japan/70530.aspxEuropean Commission to “mobilise all appropriate assistance” for Japan following earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:27:00 +0100europeanvoiceeneuropeanvoice-de4a4012b8ea73d83c430c952f1106a4MajaKocijancicECnewsEuropeanCouncilEUForeignAffairsRepresentativeFrontexBorderDisputesCivilProtectionKristalinaGeorgievaCatherineAshtonNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-AsiaPressRepresentatives35.6831 139.80920110311192700http://www.channel4.com/news/japan-earthquake-planning-for-disasterWe can plan to lessen the impact of events like the earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan, but their effect depends on a range of circumstances, explains seismologist Dr Wayne Richardson.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-ca5f448a422cd0893c2dabdcb52d1083NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311192000http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-usa-idUSTRE72A50V20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/worldNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20International%29WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sent condolences to the people of Japan on Friday and said the United States stood ready to help its close ally after a massive earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0100reutersenreuters-4a28f3cc1893fb1707b720c2a0e0357aNaturalDisasters47.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110311191800http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Tsunami-Hawaii-Pacific-Coasts-Experience-Small-Sea-Level-Surge-After-Quake-Off-Japan/Article/201103215950233?f=rssFears of major devastation in Hawaii and across the Pacific have eased after most nations reported they had experienced only a small surge in sea levels after a major earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-c16a162610bff10f3afb97b24eb2c78eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311191800http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_us/~3/omDKHSBIN2o/index.htmlThe ripple effect of Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami appeared Friday to spare Hawaii and the U.S. mainland from major damage, although it damaged vessels and washed fish up on the shore in Maui. A U.S. Coast Guard plane took to the sky over Hawaii at first light to check for damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100cnnencnn-17a27e2f6e316a87cc6a99b9083e5a8cNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311191600http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=564315482An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at 1446 local time today. There continues to be a risk of aftershock and tsunamis across the Pacific region. The Japanese authorities have issued a warning for people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas. Infrastructure damage is widespread.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100fcoenfco-1a81143fc9a096181382c8aa659afa99NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311191600http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/victims-earthquake-tsunami-asia,1706863.htmlNASHVILLE, Tenn. March 11, 2011 -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, announced it is assessing the international damage from the earthquake in Japan only hours after the 8.9 magnitude quake set off more than 50 tsunami warnings from the Japanese islands to the west coast of the US.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:04:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-36f2d0d3819baddd525ffba8751f0209NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311190400http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/12/worldupdates/2011-03-11T220853Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-555096-1&sec=WorldupdatesSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-6ff46f69075b40efebbd6c90539a0314NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311190300http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Japan-Earthquake-Tokyo-Tsunami-Fears-After-89-Magnitude-Quake-Rocks-Buildings-In-Capital/Article/201103215950160?f=rssA huge tsunami is feared to have killed hundreds of people as it swept over coastal Japan after the country's biggest earthquake on record.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:03:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-876de977218cdc1cb1d4fe9d4d433916MaritimeSafetyWorldJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311190300http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami. The double tragedy left hundreds dead.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-c8118210978d86508fbffb3ddac5a6beNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311190200http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quake_warningReuters - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-677985e4ddc531befcd1bda12a52bb5dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311185900http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110311/wl_time/08599205839100Time.com - A magnitude 8.9 earthquake -- believed to be one of the most powerful quakes in more than a century -- has devastated the northeastern part of Japan, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept through coastal areas.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:59:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-0174be0c59690445579ae4f2b42630f4NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyEMF_HealthNuclearAgriculture35.6831 139.80920110311185900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754565/cs/1/Hundreds of people were killed Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that swept away people, cars, boats, crops and ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:52:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-49eba632d21e2c880e765914ebdeda52NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311185200http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126124A tsunami warning has now been issued for more than 50 countries and territories by the U.S. National Weather Service after a devastating 8....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100noviniteennovinite-a4a68dc2327b34502bcca22dcf190acfNaturalDisasters20110311185000http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-warning-idUSTRE72A54320110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/worldNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20International%29SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:48:00 +0100reutersenreuters-5ecb6936d2959c187f459116607de9fdNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311184800http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/corps-responding-tsunami-affected-countries,1706811.htmlLOS ANGELES March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan?s coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c90442b4db74639d1d891d4218f95153NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311183400http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2933360Japan’s northeastern coast yesterday was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami waves of up to 10 meters high that inundated coastal areas and sent ships crashing into shores. The Japanese government said that yesterday’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake “may be the worst ever in Japan’s history.” Eighty deaths were reported as of 8:30 p.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100joongangdailyenjoongangdaily-a757536370a10a530f5e34cc5fe660c8NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311183400http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/03/nuke-test-sensors-could-hear-t.htmlAt the moment it's a matter of guesswork whether a submarine earthquake is going to produce a tsunami. But a treaty banning nuclear tests may change thatFri, 11 Mar 2011 18:33:00 +0100newscientistennewscientist-3aeb9e8e01c9263f8cb4692962261fafNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityJRCSafeguards20110311183300http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake - Japan's largest on record - has triggered tsunamis that have cause destruction over large areas of Japan and triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-23b74adb8cabcb9792407763a407d963CivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311183000http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201103110802.htmlFriday's earthquake off the coast of the Tohoku region likely occurred along the boundary where the Pacific Plate is subducted under the inland plate. It had a similar mechanism to the 2004 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, that triggered the huge tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100asahienasahi-3164bafadc037198e60f17f7c29a5b44NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311182800http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110311/sc_livescience/whydosomeearthquakescausetsunamisbutothersdontLiveScience.com - A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the east coast of Honshu, Japan, early Friday morning, triggering a 30-foot-high tsunami that has caused the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 50 countries or territories around the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-05001479fd291e055aae7fde58c3ba8dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80960.1733 24.948620110311182800http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/ts_nm/us_japan_quake_commoditiesReuters - Japan's earthquake forced port closures and shutdowns of oil refineries and metal plants in the world's third-biggest economy on Friday, rattling commodity and energy markets as participants weighed up how quickly activity could return to normal.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-1ce936ad53395e0577e2a095dedcb633NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity20110311182800http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121824/20110311/china-japan-earthquake-tsunami-hong-kong-the-hong-kong-observatory.htmHong Kong is safe from the Tsunami threat that was issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) on Friday following the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-a37157be72ff34ab488bec4344e36b2cNaturalDisasters22.4222282068564 114.15792523355720110311182300http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/35278/Major_tsunami_hits_Japan,_claims_over_300_livesMALE, March 11 (HNS) - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake shook Japan this afternoon, unleashing a powerful tsunami, which measured some 33 feet, sending ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. The Maldivian Foreign Ministry, referring to the country’s....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100haveeruenhaveeru-faa89defb5b02fe67f8a04fe2e3cb87eNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311182300http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754556/cs/1/Ten metre high tsunami waves slammed northeastern Japan Friday triggered by a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and swept away people, cars, boats, crops and buildings as the ferocious waves rushed ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-c9104f98deebaa45c00d641a4d30b991NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311182000http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/us-readies-earthquake-relief-response11 Mar 2011 16:31 Source: reuters // Reuters * Obama sends condolences, promises aid * Clinton says U.S. sent coolant to nuclear plant * Pentagon readies ships to help * State Department moves embassy, warns on travel (Updates with Clinton, Daley, Kerry comments) By Patricia Zengerle and David....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100trustentrust-79e0698bb9693a614c498daa6a3b2b91NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311182000http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/pacific-nations-brace-for-tsunami-following-89-quake-in-japan11 Mar 2011 16:57 Source: member // By World Vision Asia Pacific communications SINGAPORE, March 11, 2011 – Asian, North American and South American countries on the Pacific Rim are facing tsunami alerts following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which occurred near Japan's east coast today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100trustentrust-d6eae0809563d0d3bd9266914e4a0718NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.81078826424420110311182000http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/update-6-widespread-tsunami-warning-issued-after-japan-quake11 Mar 2011 16:34 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds details) By Andrew Marshall SINGAPORE, March 11 (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100trustentrust-a00aff396b4bf53317c27d39e059f719NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311182000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/LSGZ-8EUK93?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSGeneva 11 March 2011. A 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the north-east of Japan triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage and is spreading across the Pacific where some island are thought to be lower than the waves expected to hit them during the day of 11 March.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:11:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-cf8a29b83540c2fdf0fc620174ad40ecNaturalDisastersUNbodies35.6831 139.80920110311181100http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2011/0311/Tsunami-gives-Indonesian-leader-a-reprieve-from-WikiLeaks?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/world%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20World%29Newly leaked US cables accuse Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of spying on his opponents and paying off judges to protect allegedly corrupt allies.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-68ebfc65e64b13b0d66d70409bd398c4NaturalDisastersFightagainstFraud-6.18287 106.82920110311180600http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115904/1/.htmlTOKYO: The strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan Friday unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that claimed hundreds of lives, with a nuclear plant and petrochemical complex among multiple sites set ablaze.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-30f0e5d48a3ea847f4ba63969bccbd2dNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311180000http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/03/11/11/highest-wave-recorded-baler-auroraMANILA, Philippines – The highest tsunami wave to hit the Philippines following the massive earthquake that hit Japan on Friday was 70 centimeters high, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0100abs-cbnnewsenabs-cbnnews-9d03edaeb4735b5fd80554ce1d223eceNaturalDisasters14.6096 121.00614.6096 121.00620110311180000http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121814/20110311/japan-quake-united-states-help-john-kerry-senate-foreign-relations-committee.htmSen. John Kerry, the top U.S. lawmaker on the Senate foreign relations committee, said on Friday that "we will spare no effort" to aid rescue and recovery efforts in Japan after a massive earthquake in of the island nation's northeastern coast has already claimed hundreds of lives.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-81fce0fdae4bf437bd84f1d41c1d0238NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311175300http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/The first waves from a tsunami caused by a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan have reached the U.S. mainland along the Oregon coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:46:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-2d9b1ec13b4a52a05c32ce5b66cf7dd1NaturalDisastersDisasterRelief43.9359167729616 -120.55445367030920110311174600http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami. The double tragedy left hundreds dead.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:46:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-c8926fc5e5df7df957b19b53f55c751eAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311174600http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/158392A 60cm-high tsunami hit the Philippines, and when it reached Indonesia it was only 10cm high.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100malaysiakinienmalaysiakini-a16ae91551d16db91f1c53a9eeab3091NaturalDisasters14.6096 121.006-6.18287 106.82920110311174500http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=364783AFP - The strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan Friday unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that washed away homes and tossed ships inland, with a nuclear plant among multiple sites set ablaze. At least 116 people were listed as dead or missing after the 8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100turkishpressenturkishpress-7e1b10c463db1ee695a7a18f4af99056JRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311174500http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/countries-across-pacific-on-tsunami-alert-from-quake/articleshow/7681775.cmsCountries across Pacific on tsunami alert from quakeThe warnings stretched from Asia's Pacific rim to US alerting Hawaii, the northern and central California coast, the Oregon coast, and parts of Alaska.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-521bc358846522c7c38cdebf642741a9NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719119.6002375848274 -155.51972568010964.6272593107728 -152.92009708328143.9359167729616 -120.55445367030920110311173900http://www.news24.com/World/News/Tsunami-spares-Philippines-Indonesia-20110311Small tsunami waves have hit the Philippines and Indonesia hours after a massive quake struck Japan, but there are no reports of local damage or casualties, say reports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:36:00 +0100news24ennews24-0c00e4fcdc8681d842c928e38999dd23NaturalDisasters14.6096 121.006-6.18287 106.82920110311173600http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2011/0311/Japan-earthquake-Eyewitness-accounts-capture-Japan-s-tsunami-after-earthquake?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/world%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20World%29Japan earthquake: A tsunami hit northeast Japan on Friday, reaching as much as three miles inland. Hundreds are believed to be dead, though the disaster appears nowhere near the scale of Indonesia's 2004 tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:34:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-031be53a7fa74880b823674354fd70afNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311173400http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194103285487620.html?mod=wsj_india_mainNations across the Pacific Ocean watched nervously as a tsunami traveled quickly across the ocean, but early reports provided hope that there might be only a mild impact for regions ranging from New Zealand to Hawaii.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-d33d2e7aa4f38036f964fc1da26c3ffbNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311173000http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/tsunami-waves-reach-hawaiiPacific countries are on tsunami alert but waves in Hawaii and Taiwan have been less severe than was feared Emergency sirens woke residents around the beaches of Hawaii during the night to warn of the impending tsunami but the first waves to strike the islands were only a few feet high.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100guardianenguardian-95b3b031c87a09b05bd0743368cebc89NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311172000http://www.aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=1&id=24464SINGAPORE, (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0100asharq-eenasharq-e-d914d12377894e1f0946b729b6454a7eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311171600http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.html?via=mrThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:05:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-c53f8cf7cdc1dfe2ebabd6410e405556NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311170500http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2011/0311/Japan-earthquake-Eyewitness-accounts-capture-Japan-s-tsunami-after-earthquake-VideoJapan earthquake: A tsunami hit northwest Japan on Friday, reaching as much as three miles inland. Hundreds are believed to be dead, though the disaster appears nowhere near the scale of Indonesia's 2004 tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-95d5e6c5b1794c33cb17e82bf2e516b1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311170400http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2011/0311/Japan-earthquake-Eyewitness-accounts-capture-Japan-s-tsunami-after-earthquake-Video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/world%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20World%29Japan earthquake: A tsunami hit northeast Japan on Friday, reaching as much as three miles inland. Hundreds are believed to be dead, though the disaster appears nowhere near the scale of Indonesia's 2004 tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-34c30bbbaeac4aa57774901b4baf7fb6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311170400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/hundreds-dead-in-japanese-quaketsunami-disaster-20110312-1brof.htmlThe strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan Friday unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that claimed hundreds of lives, with a nuclear plant and petrochemical complex among multiple sites set ablaze.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0100smhensmh-bbc77d6ff9146d67feb4ac08edb980b1NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311170300http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194103285487620.html?mod=fox_australianNations across the Pacific Ocean watched nervously as a tsunami generated by Japan's massive earthquake traveled quickly across the ocean, but early reports provided hope that there might be only a mild impact for regions ranging from New Zealand to the U.S. state of Hawaii.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-d1d165faf75fdec6d233c5fb7b8855ecNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311165900http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/10-most-powerful-earthquakes-historyJapan's 8.9-magnitude quake is one of the strongest in history 22 May 1960 – Chile Magnitude 9.5 The world's most powerful earthquake left 4,485 people dead and injured and 2 million homeless after it struck southern Chile in 1960. The port of Puerto Saavedra was destroyed in the ensuing tsunami,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:50:00 +0100guardianenguardian-ff8b5a6faee21ad7f4480be5f03cc954NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520110311165000http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Tsunami-Hawaii-Pacific-Coasts-Experience-Small-Sea-Level-Surge-After-Quake-Off-Japan/Article/201103215950233?f=rssFears of major devastation in Hawaii and across the Pacific have eased after most nations reported they had experienced only a small surge in sea levels after a major earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-fb3f3c0fc81a31453308a9f815a7fa95NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311164800http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-20042091-503543.htmlUpdated at 10:40 a.m. ET TOKYO - A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control. Tsunami warnings blanketed the entire Pacific, as....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:45:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-6060795108a2e425fae49ae1ce198529NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311164500http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754517/cs/1/Tens of thousands of people fled to higher ground in East Asia as a tsunami warning was issued across the Pacific Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake rocked Japan, but the countries and islands ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-13f4ed295342582501e57055c52c5f79NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311164300http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=snapshot-developments-after-major-j(indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday. * Fire engulfs a large waterfront area near Sendai city, TV footage shows. * One train is derailed and another missing in Miyagi prefecture, Kyodo says.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100scientificamericanenscientificamerican-7d3925774aa42c82fe1ad241192d4206PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope38.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110311164100http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-photos-tsunami-smashes-japan-after-8-point-8-quake/20110311.htmJapan's most powerful earthquake of 8.9 magnitude in nearly a century on Friday triggered a massive tsunami that swept everything that came in its path, including houses, ships and cars and set buildings on fire, killing at least 60 people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100rediffenrediff-6c3fe1eec1f446cfd3935da399b67403NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311164100http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-science-a-wall-of-waterNot all earthquakes produce tsunamis. And the power of a seismic wave as it hits land depends on a whole range of factors. Channel 4 News looks at why tsunamis can be so devastating.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:34:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-f00c905d1dcd9a2719fe5c7802e66408NaturalDisasters20110311163400http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Hundreds-killed-in-tsunami-after-89-Japan-quake/articleshow/7678342.cmsPolice said 200 to 300 bodies were found in Japan's northeastern coast. Another 88 were confirmed killed and at least 349 were missing.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0100timesofindiaentimesofindia-f03a44813254668ad078040dd793b005NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311163200http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704399804576193450811476960.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_newsStocks in Tokyo fell sharply after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan, and stocks in some other Asian markets also extended losses amid fears of damage to the Japanese economy.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:28:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-29d884f24dc629193ff7ea84f2b238d6NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311162800http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162190.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:12:00 +1100 The death toll from Japan's biggest earthquake in 140 years was expected to rise sharply after the reported discovery of up to 300 bodies in a coastal area of tsunami-hit Sendai city. The confirmed death toll from the quake and resulting tsunami stood at 90 last night.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-2a4d8b261e959b5bcdb47b92407b84c6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311162300http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20110311215056.aspxJapan was struck by its strongest earthquake on record, an 8.9-magnitude temblor that shook buildings across Tokyo and unleashed a seven-meter-high tsunami that killed hundreds as it engulfed towns on the northern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0100thanhniennewsenthanhniennews-719407b0799ef3fb238906eb6b5fbb92ScienceNuclearEnergyPetroleumRefineriesFinancialServicesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311162100http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/seven-most-powerful-earthquakesJapan's 8.9-magnitude quake is one of the strongest in history 22 May 1960 – Chile Magnitude 9.5 The world's most powerful earthquake left 4,485 people dead and injured and two million homeless after it struck southern Chile in 1960. The port of Puerto Saavedra was destroyed in the ensuing tsunami,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100guardianenguardian-62d4bbe4fa76a947bbbb295e7606caf8NaturalDisasters-33.475 -70.647520110311161800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ASAZ-8EUHZY?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake – the seventh largest recorded in history – struck the eastern coast of Japan at 14:46 local time today, 11 March. The earthquake's epicentre was located 130 kilometres off the eastern coast of Japan, and some 373 kilometres north-east of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-7a01ba6d1d88b56835aa2dead7f0a5c6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311161000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/SMDL-8EUJML?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSCologne. Malteser International's expert for disaster risk reduction, Ria Hidajat, is available for interviews on today's earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-04e2fd1bec875b906625a52934d61d8aNaturalDisastersCrisisResponse-6.18287 106.82920110311161000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ACIO-8EUGJT?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSBANGKOK, 11 March 2011 (IRIN) - Following the approximately 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the northeast of Japan's capital, Tokyo, a Pacific tsunami alert has been issued for countries with coastlines in and around the Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia and the Philippines.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-9ab6f6dd3f88f1716607beb8d6995e5fNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNbodies14.6096 121.00635.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311161000http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/713523.htmlUp to 300 bodies were found in a part of Japan's quake and tsunami hit Pacific coast town of Sendai, local media reported after police issued statements.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-c6cddf865e387f0122ab962bdfe93693NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311160400http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Kenya-issues-tsunami-alert-20110311Kenya has issued a tsunami alert to residents of the country's coastal region after waves were triggered by a powerful earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0100news24ennews24-b021215255ffd9c34c28417cd3b6489eNaturalDisasters-1.2702 36.804120110311160100http://zimbabwereporter.com/international/2808.htmlTOKYO — A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100zimbabwereporterenzimbabwereporter-d96ff47b910ba8e6f57cdae8a1e23d19NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311160000http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Hundreds-killed-in-tsunami-after-89-Japan-quake/articleshow/7678342.cmsThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast, triggering a 10m tsunami that swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-f03a44813254668ad078040dd793b005NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311155500http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/areas-of-pacific-lift-tsunami-alerts-496871.html3/11/2011 - 2:31:17 PM Tsunami alerts for some Asia-Pacific areas have now been lifted - Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand are among them. Tsunami warnings are also in place for the entire west coast of mainland USA and Canada while waves spawned by the massive earthquake in Japan have hit Hawaii.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:52:00 +0100eechoeneecho-3231edf07a32e4137bb65633497d7a66NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311155200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162211.htmTsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake hit Japan on Friday, as video showed the first signs of a tsunami appearing on beaches in Hawaii. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) reported wave....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-b3c2140f2340bc65ffc580a0f5faddc7NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311155100http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162153.htmA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked northeast Japan late this afternoon, setting a nuclear plant ablaze, unleashing a 10-metre tsunami that tossed ships inland and left at least 90 people dead.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-62b1f956608645f3249334317a24c74eNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311155100http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquake-tsunami-pacific• Up to 300 bodies found in Sendai city • Reports of explosion at petrochemical plant • Ship and passenger train missing • Countries put on tsunami alert • Follow the latest on the Japan earthquake in our live blog Hundreds of people are believed to have died after Japan's biggest earthquake since....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0100guardianenguardian-214163f3df3e35980bd07da4095100e8NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311154800http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/03/11/tsunami-previous-killer-waves-91466-28320984/These are some of the other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamis: :: October 2010: A volcanic eruption and tsunami kill more than 500 people in Indonesia. :: February 2010: A 8.8-magnitude quake shakes Chile, generating a tsunami and killing 524 people. :: September 2009: A magnitude-8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-24194726f901b5836a9099b0f86de7bfNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-33.475 -70.647520110311154600http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 10-meter tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake, leaving at least 300 dead with death toll expected to climb. Waves also hit Hawaii, expected to reach USFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-83e55f218a169ff4972e90457fa32a44NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311154200http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/11/2011031102709.htmlAt least 200 people have been killed in a massive earthquake in Japan that also triggered a devastating tsunami. The quake -- the most powerful to hit Japan in at least 100 years -- caused massive damage and many people are missing and feared dead. The 8.9 magnitude quake struck Friday abo...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0100chosunenchosun-168a1e48b11b6736b1b25e0c2112a324NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311153700http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-a3ad64ddbe6a7f75bdb141e73d99c67cNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311153700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/indonesia-says-tsunami-hit-without-damage-20110312-1brns.htmlA small tsunami set off by a massive quake in Japan reached Indonesia's eastern coastline on Friday without causing any damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100smhensmh-e70b62de117224e1aa7e509ea1513a4aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311153000http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/japanese-tremors-tsunami-rattle-world-stock-markets/articleshow/7680818.cmsJapanese tremors, tsunami rattle world stock marketsAsian stocks slumped into red with most of the region's markets shedding over one per cent while European bourses were shaky.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-63c36242bb74c9aa39d2b9b5bfed4457EUEconomyNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersRatingsAgencies20110311153000http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/record-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110312-1brnf.htmlThe strongest earthquake ever to hit Japan Friday unleashed a terrifying 10-metre tsunami that washed away homes and tossed ships inland, with a nuclear plant among multiple sites set ablaze.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100smhensmh-37f643328274a61c452079e780dc8ccfJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311153000http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-f9c2d14640e64fb6bf050f1b1f6b7f2cTOKYO (AP) — A Japanese coast guard official says a search is under way for a ship carrying 80 dock workers that was swept away when a tsunami struck the northeastern coast. The vessel was washed away from a shipbuilding site in Miyagi prefecture (state). That's the area most affected by a massive offshore earthquake on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:28:00 +0100APenAP-d3ea85d0c19fe16548690dcf63dcf7aeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311152800http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/16O1yQjkcfA/index.htmlThe most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water Friday that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys, apparently killing hundreds.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +0100cnnencnn-df7e957f37dc7f387f942cacfa933cf6NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineries35.6831 139.80920110311152700http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110311/wl_time/08599205839100Time.com - A magnitude 8.9 earthquake -- believed to be one of the most powerful quakes in more than a century -- has devastated the northeastern part of Japan, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept through coastal areas.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-1a7daa5de8813a566f56d3395d548142NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyEMF_HealthNuclearAgriculture35.6831 139.80920110311152600http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/5hAMOnM-Xtc/index.htmlA magnitude 8.9 earthquake hit Japan today, causing a tsunami that swept debris miles inland. Dozens of nations, including the U.S., are under a tsunami warning. LIVE BLOG | PHOTOS | FULL STORYFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100cnnencnn-5a6b47a395e4df4a9461d0df22644e1fNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineries35.6831 139.80920110311151900http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Snapshot+Developments+after+major+Japan+earthquake/4423003/story.htmlFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-5eabf408656c9e7a69754c680c3cf1edPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151600http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Hundreds+killed+massive+earthquake+tsunami+Japan/4420427/story.htmlThe 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-6dfc0d68d3d180b887db6a3e0b3b9a7eNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311151600http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/snapshot-developments-after-major-japan-earthquake11 Mar 2011 13:32 Source: reuters // Reuters (indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday. * Police say 200-300 bodies found in Sendai city, domestic news agency Jiji says.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100trustentrust-aeaf0c5f05539a0463db18a3ef1c7f10PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/asia-bracing-for-japan-tsunami-spillover11 Mar 2011 12:38 Source: Content partner // IRIN BANGKOK, 11 March 2011 ( IRIN ) - Following the approximately 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the northeast of Japan's capital, Tokyo, a Pacific tsunami alert [ http://www.weather.gov/ptwc/ ] has been issued for countries with coastlines in and....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100trustentrust-7e9d696d62e8db857a08f4aa41d71d0eNaturalDisastersCrisisResponse35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311151500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-5d6983eb4ef752080266969bc0cc2dedNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/tsunami-preparedness-in-indonesia-malteser-international-expert-on-call11 Mar 2011 15:01 Source: member // Malteser International Malteser International’s expert for disaster risk reduction, Ria Hidajat, is available for interviews on today’s earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific region. She has been advising the organisation’s disaster preparedness project team in....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100trustentrust-425e7e806e87a7c79503e6d58b39344dNaturalDisastersCrisisResponse-6.18287 106.82920110311151500http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/plans-emergency-teams-ready-to-respond-in-tsunami-alert-areas11 Mar 2011 15:09 Source: member GLOBAL Children’s Charity Plan International has activated its emergency response teams in Indonesia and the Philippines, following today’s devastating earthquake in Japan Teams are on standby in other countries where Tsunami warning/alert has been issued.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100trustentrust-8db472707e32f8dbe6c1c9433a2c02c3NaturalDisastersCrisisResponse14.6096 121.00635.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311151500http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 10-meter tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake, leaving at least 300 dead with death toll expected to climb. Waves also hit Hawaii, expected to reach USFri, 11 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0100yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-8b36b97f2852dcc35c005159a536821bNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311151300http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-b8e0d903939b22240345675d74744dfcNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311150900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rss* Quake triggers tsunami up to 10 metres, waves sweep across farmland, sweeping away homes, crops, vehicles, triggering fires. Tsunami of 7 metres later hits northern Japan. * Tsunami warnings issued for countries including Russia,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-867769c27b0a0a7de2846e43c9a2bc8fNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311150600http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3461899/Did-supermoon-spark-quake-Extreme-supermoon-said-to-set-Earth-up-for-weather-chaos.htmlJAPAN'S devastating earthquake comes just days after a warning that an extreme "supermoon" would spark chaos across the globe. On March 19, the moon will loom large in our skies and be at its closest distance from the Earth in 18 years. And weather bloggers noted there was a supermoon just before the last monster tsunami in Asia on Boxing Day 2004.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100thesunenthesun-fc94a58645327369c1055576b0239996NaturalDisasters20110311150600http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110311160929/Article/TOKYO: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Japan Friday, unleashing a 10-metre high tsunami that tossed ships inland and sparked fears that destructive waves could hit across the Pacific Ocean. The devastating 8.9-magnitude quake left many people injured in coastal areas of the main....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:05:00 +0100btimescomenbtimescom-7f849c7e23a028c182151b12987c6f3bAirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311150500http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/8death-toll-rises-pacific-islands-on-alert-after-quake45/One of the most powerful ever earthquakes in the world has triggered a devastating tsunami in the Pacific Ocean. The 8.9 quake hit off the coast of Japan early this morning. It sparked fires and a 10 metre high wall of water that has smashed into the north-east of the country. A ship with 100 [...]Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100newstalkennewstalk-35bbe7739f935bbe53f34cb775682d82NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311150100http://www.nst.com.my/articles/Indonesiasaystsunamihitwithoutdamage/Article/JAKARTA - The Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency said today that a small tsunami set off by a massive quake in Japan reached Indonesia’s eastern coastline without causing any damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100nstennst-0b414a5ac99979d4cbdbfac3b366303dNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110311150100http://www.wfp.org/stories/latest-tsunami-data-wfp-run-emergency-websiteAs tsunami warnings go out across the Pacific in the wake of the massive earthquake in Japan, the latest information on the disaster and its effects is appearing in real time on www.hewsweb.org, a comprehensive humanitarian early warning web platform just launched by WFP.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100wfpenwfp-b173a091d4dd1e7932936161e67bbad2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311145800http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-20346f0834566fc0eff411fe1551befeNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311145600http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194130989423722.html?mod=asia_homeU.S. stock futures fell after the strongest earthquake to hit Japan in at least 300 years rocked the country while U.S. retail sales data came in below expectations. Still, the drop was less than earlier in the day.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:55:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-ca22607c85bde265ede94b481f1b608dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311145500http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162190.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +1100 The confirmed death toll from the biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years stood at 90 last night. Many people are still missing. The powerful 8.9-magnitude quake that hit the north-east of the country caused damage nearly 400 kilometres away, in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-306670cae985fd88cb9280a00ad104f6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311145000http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7024516681(AHN) - Following the approximately 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the northeast of Japan's capital, Tokyo, a Pacific tsunami alert has been issued for countries with coastlines in and around the Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia and the Philippines.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0100AHNenAHN-8d383f891ae9bf0699debb8336b5beafNaturalDisastersCrisisResponse14.6096 121.00635.6831 139.80935.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82913.7308 100.52120110311144900http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115851/1/.htmlTAIPEI: A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan Friday triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific from the coast of California to Indonesia, though no damages have been reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-047d5993471e688ddef142e616a71d47NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311144700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/aust-embassy-in-touch-with-japan-officials-20110311-1br7r.htmlThe federal government is determining if there are any Australian victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100smhensmh-780e075e82bc941c955ea689c9f15510NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311144500http://www.smh.com.au/world/89-quake-triggers-killer-waves-across-pacific-20110311-1brdl.htmlA DEVASTATING wall of water swept across Japan's east coast north of Tokyo yesterday, destroying towns and suburbs that only minutes before had been shaken by one of the heaviest earthquakes recorded.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100smhensmh-d70f45acc5d4613dcf0c3322c1825f74NaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope20110311144500http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/2011311607470826.htmlCoastline swamped and dozens dead as biggest quake in centuries sends wave crashing ashore and puts Pacific on alert.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-67390373d59f806379401a6cc6d408c6NuclearDecommissioningNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311144400http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 14:40:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-b8e86c625c15dc662f16b2461c769be9NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311144000http://www.eitb.com/news/world/detail/616205/89-richter-tsunami-reaches-hawaii/Meanwhile thousands in Indonesia are fleeing their homes in fear of the massive tsunami, which devastated northeast Japan on Friday morning. Waves from the tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Japan have slammed Hawaii, sweeping through the archipelago.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0100eitb-eneneitb-en-5f49afd66be9db9ba31172eada45f3cfNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311143800http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tsunami-hits-indonesia-without-damage/story-e6frfku0-1226020106328?from=public_rssTHE Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency said on Friday a small tsunami set off by a massive quake in Japan reached Indonesia's eastern coastline without causing any damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-7ec3e5ec27c7adf594650022b45b354eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311143500http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211734&R=R1Death toll expected to increase after biggest earthquake in country's recorded history; ship carrying 100 people swept away by 10-meter tsunami; 25 Israelis in Japan have not yet made contact; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100jpostenjpost-a00f0bd4971915e730a4c42738b970ffNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311143300http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/713504.htmlA devastating earthquake that hit Japan has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific from the coast of California to Indonesia, as authorities try to clear the shorelines.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-b321b1950aea8036970cc27e87e273cbNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311143300http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211741&R=R1Warnings issued for west coast of United States, Pacific basin countries; Hawaii orders all coastal areas evacuated, tsunami expected to hit.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100jpostenjpost-8ab20b16b5604916e9f31420a054cd6eNaturalDisastersCivilProtection19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311143300http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8375735/Large-ships-washed-ashore-by-Japanese-tsunami.htmlTsunamis triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake wash ashore ships and leave a huge trail of destruction in north east Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-7c3c129f9e4bf0a65be04cbe007ba751NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311143000http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Huge+tsunami+slams+Japan+sweeps+across+Pacific/4420427/story.htmlThe 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.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-1abcfa2d3181e9574dea73a6049e0f10EuropeAidNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311143000http://www.news24.com/World/News/Indonesia-volcano-erupts-20110311One of Indonesia's most active volcanoes has erupted, sending lava and searing gas clouds tumbling down its slopes.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100news24ennews24-380e86aad7614624f24963e650891ad5NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311142600http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1365225/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Was-today-s-natural-disaster-caused-supermoon.html?ITO=1490The powerful tsunami that today slammed into Japan's eastern coast comes just two days after warnings that the movement of the moon could trigger unpredictable events on Earth.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-17cc55c9f28f2a1f5724c7d639cb9e25NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311141900http://www.phantis.com/news/major-earthquake-tsunami-hit-japanWidespread damage is reported as an 8.9 magnitude quake hits off the coast Photos Relevant: At least 112 dead, more than 500 missing after Indonesia quake Major quake hits off Indonesia coastFri, 11 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0100phantisenphantis-2ffb8765dc53f82b6f16592476f1a075NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311141900http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=249053The Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency said Friday that a small tsunami set off by a massive quake in Japan reached Indonesia's eastern coastline without causing any damage. "A tsunami of only 10 centimeters triggered by the earthquake in Japan was detected in the North Sulawesi and Maluku islands," the agency's official told AFP.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:18:00 +0100nowlebanonennowlebanon-573fc947028b04378d96cffb395dbd5bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311141800http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-0c048d4c4eff95a936d5d706febae161NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311141500http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1004A magnitude 8.9 quake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing an enormous wall of dark water that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Authorities said at least 60 people were killed. The quake rattled a 1,300-mile stretch of coastline.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:13:00 +0100nprennpr-d116bb3d5eb712be78a91b1ea359daffNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311141300http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0100yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-0414298733c1e8940f6d2b6d63c496aeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311140900http://www.lebanonews.net/mainhl2.asp?hlid=636311 March 2011 The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water Friday that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100lebanonewsenlebanonews-0a618226c2de09ed707702b3f955b59cNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311140700http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1365225/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Was-today-s-natural-disaster-caused-supermoon.html?ITO=1490The powerful tsunami that today slammed into Japan's eastern coast comes just two days after warnings that the movement of the moon could trigger unpredictable events on Earth.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-17cc55c9f28f2a1f5724c7d639cb9e25NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311140700http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12711173Japan's massive earthquake has sparked a tsunami which has caused further devastation. But what can be done to tsunami-proof a country? It is a terrifying illustration of man's vulnerability to nature, and the tsunami that has struck the Japanese coast illustrates the difficulty, even for a prosperous nation, of preparing for such an onslaught.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-c4976567bd1dd4f214f7bfc96f7e88a1NaturalDisastersNuclearFoodSecurityFoodAid20110311140100http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711803&ref=rssTOKYO - A 10-metre-high tsunami ploughed into the Japanese coast on Friday, dashing ships into the shore, washing away houses and leaving devastation in its wake.The destructive wave, triggered by a massive 8.9-magnitude undersea...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-707feca6b9ac83ccae631422e1a2127cNaturalDisasters20110311140000http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-e51a9cf5640162ce88364b7ccb142aafNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311140000http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-Pacific-islands-brace-themselves-for-tsunamiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific were braced for a destructive tsunami today caused by the massive Japanese earthquake. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3 a.m. (1300 GMT) today. A relatively minor 4.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +010024dashen24dash-7a8674c884396e6d0b02d62aba14de57NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311135400http://www.thenews.pl/international/artykul151060.htmlPresident Bronislaw Komorowski has sent condolences to the Japanese people after an earthquake measuring as much as 8.9 on the Richter scale, as well as a tsunami that followed, have caused the death of at least 32 people there.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0100thenews-plenthenews-pl-37337f5ab4ef9f0a119c319061e9ba13NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311135400http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-tsunami-pacific-countries-nextFears that waves will swamp low-lying Pacific islands, with alert zone stretching from Indonesia to the Americas Countries across the Pacific from Indonesia to Peru are bracing for the arrival of a series of tsunamis triggered by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history , with low-lying Pacific islands at greatest risk.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100guardianenguardian-32387edd1e2f1f32a72ccc801043cf18NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311134500http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-38c0b7d36046f56a76a370db6b87675aNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311134500http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/03/11/richard-parks-737-challenge-threatened-by-tsunami-91466-28320298/RICHARD Parks’ world-record-breaking 737 Challenge attempt could be put at risk by the tsunami in Japan, his team has said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-52284687cf4a4bace1bc1158cd8cd085NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311134400http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-photos-tsunami-smashes-japan-after-8-point-8-quake/20110311.htmThe first earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale struck at 2.45 p.m. local time about 237 miles northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 15.2 miles, the US Geological Survey said, revising the magnitude from an earlier 7.9.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:39:00 +0100rediffenrediff-0c7f6c31eba38dee407c7694fd10f157NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineries35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311133900http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:39:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-c0e6563581dd54bfaacbfb4e8e5d86c2NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311133900http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/earthquake-in-japan-widespread-tsunami-warning-issued/articleshow/7680005.cmsEarthquake in Japan: Widespread tsunami warning issuedThe warning includes Hawaii and extends from Mexico down to South American countries on the Pacific, the center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-cabfcc73512daa4d3e3f02e932ab4bd1NaturalDisastersCivilProtection19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311133800http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/tsunami-warning-for-hawaii-parts-of-us-west-coast/articleshow/7678981.cmsTsunami warning for Hawaii, parts of US West CoastRed Cross said the tsunami set off by Japan's major earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands which it could wash over.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-7b371ec6d551a03a563a810d8e5597f0NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311133800http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1365225/Lunar-perigee-Is-Japanese-earthquake-latest-natural-disaster-caused-supermoon.html?ITO=1490The powerful tsunami that today slammed into Japan's eastern coast comes just two days after warnings that the movement of the moon will trigger tidal waves, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-a1509f877d0d8ca38900d9229bf4328aNaturalDisasters20110311133400http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeChannel 4 News speaks to eyewitnesses after an underwater earthquake off northern Japan triggers a tsunami that is spreading around the Pacific region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-6b07db41706d8af2eb13ef736cb99b6dNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311132900http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211734&R=R1Death toll expected to increase after biggest earthquake in 140 years hits island; ship carrying 100 people swept away by 10-meter tsunami; 25 Israelis in Japan have not yet made contact; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100jpostenjpost-d1b3997bd257ec3720f1ace577cafdf1NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311132800http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/japan-quake-latest-updates/At least 32 deaths have been reported after what is believed to be the 6th biggest earthquake ever. It has triggered tsunami waves up to 33 feet high which have hit Japan. It has triggered alerts and warnings across virtually the entire Pacific. Minor tsunamis have hit Taiwan but officials say they have not caused [.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100newstalkennewstalk-cd4f291915517f26cf3be9100c4b2f83NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311132700http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/indonesia-volcano-erupts-2239167.htmlOne of Indonesia's most active volcanos has erupted, sending lava and searing gas clouds tumbling down its slopes.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100independentenindependent-fe807a35564546b283b52e32a881c521NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311132400http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110311-0000500/32-killed-in-major-tsunami-after-8,9-Japan-quakeTOKYO - A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. Authorities said at least 32 people were killed. The magnitude 8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:24:00 +0100todayonlineentodayonline-2a8231049bdac04c29ce8aede7af673eNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311132400http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 in the Pacific Ocean off Japan's coast has triggered several tsunamis that have caused widespread devastation.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-9f98aac05ed7ec256e9bff0d63d220b7NaturalDisastersCivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311132100http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121678/20110311/japan-earthquake-8-9-magnitude-tsunami-noaa-tsunami-alert-north-japan.htmA tsunami alert has been issued by the NOAA's National Weather Service to Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Kirbati Islands, Hawaii, and many islands on the Pacific coasts. It is reported that the tsunami caused a 12-foot wave in the port city of Kamishi reported San Francisco Chronicle.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-0b48b50b133da97fea9c2e4c1b7c32caNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311131600http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlThe threat of a tsunami prompted the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 50 countries and territories after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100cnnencnn-cf628323dff2a01e4578b1f057172d07NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311131600http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12711173Japan's massive earthquake has sparked a tsunami which has caused further devastation. But what can be done to tsunami-proof a country?Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100bbc-newsenbbc-news-3b4ab0cb3ad9347adf2b551704e580afNaturalDisastersNuclearFoodSecurityFoodAid20110311131600http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0311/breaking5.htmlThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan on record struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire. The Red Cross in Geneva said the wall of water was higher than some Pacific islands and a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:15:00 +0100irishtimesenirishtimes-249866f92791f49755ffc2f4694cd882NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311131500http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=15940&title=Quake-hit%20Japan%20counts%20lossesThe magnitude 8.9 offshore quake was followed by at least 19 aftershocks, most of them of more than magnitude 6.0. Widespread fires burned out of control. Dozens of cities and villages along the 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometre) stretch of the country's eastern shore were shaken by violent tremors that....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-579ac900902c8705ce6e038d91949568NaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311131400http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1365225/Lunar-perigee-Is-Japanese-earthquake-latest-natural-disaster-caused-supermoon.html?ITO=1490The powerful tsunami that today slammed into Japan's eastern coast comes just two days after warnings that the movement of the moon will trigger tidal waves, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-a1509f877d0d8ca38900d9229bf4328aNaturalDisasters20110311131400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115840/1/.htmlTOKYO: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Japan Friday, unleashing a 10-metre high tsunami that tossed ships inland and sparked fears that destructive waves could hit across the Pacific Ocean.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-2c7e34bdf97f51aea0eef05a307116afAirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311131000http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115851/1/.htmlTAIPEI: Taiwanese authorities said Friday that minor tsunamis set off by a massive quake in Japan reached the island's coastline without causing any damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c70d2a4a204acfeacc8974ccfdce024fNaturalDisastersCivilProtection35.6831 139.80920110311131000http://en.trend.az/regions/met/turkey/1843755.htmlTurkish Red Crescent will send a team to Japan which was hit by a massive earthquake on Friday, Anadolu News Agency reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-160294ad6d0b575333ca854c02c41d01PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311131000http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Indonesia-Volcano/id-2dbcac7f35664e91b6edd6313a054124JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — One of Indonesia's most active volcanos has erupted, sending lava and searing gas clouds tumbling down its slopes. Volcanology official Agus Budianto said Friday that authorities were still trying to evacuate residents living along the slopes of Mount Karangetang.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:07:00 +0100APenAP-392194a597d7f1a6870bbdb6f4c81f79NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110311130700http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962768.ece/Japan-quake-latest-developmentsFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday, * indicates a new or updated entryFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-01485838cc3bcf6aaf41efd10361a8c0JRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersFinancialCrisisNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311130500http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0100yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-48b98bc4e8c65819bdf4c52979eb3a16NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311130100http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711841&ref=rssJapan's biggest earthquake since records began hit the northeast coast today, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that inundated everything in its path.Here is a factbox showing the 10 strongest earthquakes recorded since 1900, by order...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:55:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-4cb2146c003056f1c544ffa930fd80fbNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311125500http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365229/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Fears-massive-death-toll.html?ITO=1490The earthquake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale and said to be 'one of the great quakes', sent ten-metre waves surging inland after striking at 2:46pm local time. Five people are reported dead so far. The tsunami struck off the coast of Sendai in the north-east.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-0a92a58ae255bef58e79138237b339acNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311125200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmLarge areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-771b2ed18eede86857220c36964c9ad9NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311125100http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194103285487620.html?mod=wsj_india_mainNations across the Pacific Ocean watched nervously for signs of a tsunami, with Taiwan feeling only a muted impact but regions ranging from the Philippines to New Zealand to the U.S. state of Hawaii waiting for the waves to reach their shores.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-af2aaa37e507992683afd24392f7326cNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311124900http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7024512960(AHN) - The Tsunami Warning Center issued Friday afternoon a widespread tsunami warning affecting 51 areas in different parts of the world following the massive magnitude 8.9 earthquake that rocked Japan and triggered tsunamis.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100AHNenAHN-fc59257bdb564a0511a351f97f149172NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311124600http://www.indianexpress.com/news/japan-the-destruction-after/761121/Horrific quake leaves behind trail of destruction -- fires, closed factories and plummeting stocks.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:45:00 +0100financialexpressenfinancialexpress-a28a337cb337c61a25b261215bd28582PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311124500http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,750272,00.html#ref=rssEvacuations are taking place around the Pacific rim as a tsunami triggered by this morning's massive earthquake off Japan races across the ocean. At least 32 are reported dead and four nuclear power stations have been shut down, with reports of a fire at one.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0100spiegel-enenspiegel-en-9e3f1b4599a0e01bd2698876c8eb541bNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311124100http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=japan-struck-by-a-magnitude-7.9-earthquake-2011-03-11A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. (UPDATED with VIDEO)Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100hurriyetdailynewsenhurriyetdailynews-92833d42201a8794ee75909b1d7f81b3NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311124000http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-e8f3c34b69148d064ad4839f35487882NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311123900http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031100293.html?nav=rss_email/componentsWaves as tall as 30 feet sweep away vehicles, knock over boats, buildings. Tsunami warnings issued for a dozen countries, including the U.S.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:39:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-07d02f604a88da05a0ccd43badfc13f7NaturalDisasters20110311123900http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/commodities-energy-markets-grapple-with-shutdowns-after-quake/article1938138/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1938138All ports closed, discharge operations halted; about 20% of Japan’s total refining capacity shutFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:32:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-344ea682ec71aeabbd47859aa1897908NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311123200http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754393/cs/1/A massive earthquake measuring 8.9 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Japan Friday, triggering a 10-metre-high tsunami that washed away houses and buildings and inundated large ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-cf43f1f8280a8bf9ff833d1a067cf2d3NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311123000http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754392/cs/1/A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan. The northeastern coast has been left in a devastated condition after the earthquake triggered a 10 metre tsunami. Boats, homes and cars along the coastline were swept away in Sendai, the capital of Miyagi prefecture. Many deaths have already been reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-74058255c2cee2ac1a7af0eeeebd2cb8NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311123000http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/massive-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlA powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars and homes.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0100smhensmh-b2ecfa72e3bf6979673b9140e23b9a6bNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311122900http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/03/11/294283/Huge-tsunami.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:29:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-318f3c461fad750d26e907f2aeafcd81PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311122900http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-77f1f46ec81b22dad065bb6f4bf1d8e1NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311122700http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126104The 8.9 magnitude on the Richter scale earthquake that hit the north-east of Japan has triggered strong 10-meter tsunami which caused extensive damage. The Japanese TV channel NHK showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of debris-filled water after the tremor....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:26:00 +0100noviniteennovinite-030748f5b9082721b60fad7bb32b5efeNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311122600http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_earthquake_tsunami_glanceAP - • March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, sending a tsunami across the Pacific and killing a still-undetermined number of people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:24:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-cc9bf0557775fc099e7f74102dd9dccdNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311122400http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001A magnitude 8.9 quake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0100nprennpr-bdcb36dc7c4573c4ace75d8b9f49377cNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311121200http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-photos-tsunami-smashes-japan-after-8-point-8-quake/20110311.htmThe first earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale struck at 2.45 p.m. local time about 237 miles northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 15.2 miles, the US Geological Survey said, revising the magnitude from an earlier 7.9.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:08:00 +0100rediffenrediff-12f54c1aee3497a122f0433a35749459NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineries35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311120800http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/widespread-tsunami-warning-issued-after-japan-quake11 Mar 2011 10:36 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds Indonesia) By Andrew Marshall SINGAPORE, March 11 (Reuters) - A tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin except mainland United States and Canada following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100trustentrust-12db1beb9ef39fa07547ebc77da35aa4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311120600http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/commodities-energy-markets-grapple-with-shutdowns-after-japan-quake11 Mar 2011 10:46 Source: reuters // Reuters * Shutdown of nuclear plants to boost fuel oil demand * All ports closed, discharge operations halted * About 20% of Japan's total refining capacity shut (Adds details, analyst comments) By Randy Fabi and Francis Kan SINGAPORE, March 11 (Reuters) -....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100trustentrust-33b64b5d10d5ef592a26982fc0d510f7NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.81078826424420110311120600http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/following-89-quake-japan,1706188.htmlSEATTLE March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian, North American and South American countries on the Pacific Rim are facing tsunami alerts following a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, reported to have occurred near Japan 's east coast today. ?Our offices in Indonesia the Philippines Papua New Guinea and the....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:03:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-2fe4f1933112a773974b554aa3bb5c25NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311120300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/16O1yQjkcfA/index.htmlThe most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +0100cnnencnn-35a020a1822d71ba18f4b32fcd779881NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311120200http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110311160929/Article/TOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan today, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of the main Honshu island and the capital Tokyo,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +0100btimescomenbtimescom-d298e706e79a617bbccbf073ba86cde4AirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311120200http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 11:59:00 +0100yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-e4253c21355542c66eb3ed861e90f9b5NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311115900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754362/cs/1/An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale that hit east coast of Japan's Honshu island Friday is one of the most powerful ever measured, according to the China Earthquake Network Center, ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-cd7339eb58684207b5e3903a284506dfNaturalDisasters35.2086 110.72720110311115700http://www.euronews.net/2011/03/11/huge-earthquake-triggers-japan-tsunami/A massive earthquake has rocked Japan and sent a tsunami warning across the Pacific. The 8.9 magnitude quake was the most powerful to hit Japan in 140 years, with its epicentre in the sea close to the coastal city of Sendai. 10-metre waves have swept away trees, cars, buildings and countless numbers of people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100euronews-eneneuronews-en-f5df5cba2ccc0bb7df1fcc50af6791afNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311115400http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquakeAP - A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. Authorities said at least 32 people were killed.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-8fb76e36a43bcb345aa732dfc00086a4NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311115400http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/99543/TOKYO A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. A local news report said at least 15 people were killed.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-254e2a16fb72addbcb532a4dcc99ac99NaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311115300http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031100293.html?wprss=rss_worldHIROSHIMA - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks struck the eastern coast of Japan on Friday afternoon, triggering tsunamis that devastated the coastline north of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:52:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-1559e772ab693d7122a1487a293f2aaeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311115200http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-List-of-tsunamis-triggered-by-earthquakesThese are some of the other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamis: :: October 2010: A volcanic eruption and tsunami kill more than 500 people in Indonesia. :: February 2010: A 8.8-magnitude quake shakes Chile, generating a tsunami and killing 524 people. :: September 2009: A magnitude-8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:51:00 +010024dashen24dash-f1774270bb4360a1241dc366de0fa65dNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-33.475 -70.647520110311115100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162016.htm?desktopLast Updated: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +1100 Tthe International Federation of Red Cross warned that the tsunami set off by Japan's earthquake was at present higher than some Pacific islands which it could wash over. Paul Conneally, spokesman for the federation, says their main concern is the Asia....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:50:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-9e562efb9cdc5e9584d328e46bac8fdbNaturalDisasters20110311115000http://www.nst.com.my/articles/TsunamiwarningineffectforPacificIslands/Article/WELLINGTON-- A widespread tsunami warning was in effect for some Pacific islands following the strong earthquake in Japan on Friday, Xinhua News Agency reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100nstennst-d984a5566c5cbdc29f94b39e559f3883NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114800http://www.nst.com.my/articles/GooglealertsuserstotsunamiriskafterJapanquake/Article/TOKYO - Internet search giant Google is warning users on its search page about the tsunami danger across the Pacific following the earthquake off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100nstennst-64c598b32e725361f9cf8467bb7442a6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311114800http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Tsunami-Hawaii-Pacific-Coasts-On-Alert-After-Quake-Off-Japan/Article/201103215950233?f=rssThe US islands of Hawaii and nations across the Pacific ocean are bracing themselves after a tsunami warning was extended across the region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-799fbaafbee108b22701425fdc7cde22NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311114700http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Earthquake-tsunamis-wreak-havoc/UPI-79431299826183/HONSHU, Japan, March 11 (UPI) -- A monstrous 8.9 offshore earthquake trailed by huge tsunamis smashed into northern Japan Friday, causing casualties and much havoc, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100upienupi-a7b473cb76baefc4fce8fecd7c9f4d31NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311114700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316495.html&$ &$ Video image taken from NHK shows local residents stay outside in the street of the area which is affected by the quake in northeast Japan, March 11, 2011. (Xinhua) At least six people was killed and many more injured in a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Fukushima Prefecture Friday, which....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-78b123814b8e79189cf526d5684c250cNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311114600http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316532.htmlThe 8.9-magnitude earthquake which ravaged Japan and sparked a tsunami is the largest quake to ever hit the country, an Australian expert said on Friday. A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage. One person is confirmed dead but the toll is expected to rise steeply.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-f33d705d60167972ba3bffc54a83fb1cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114600http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316537.htmlRough seas and a rise in sea level is expected to hit the coasts of Malaysia's state of Sabah and its federal territory of Labuan in the East Peninsular Friday night between 06:00 p.m. to midnight local time. The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a statement on Friday, warning people to stay away from the affected beaches.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-664610ab16100f51065ce62b09edc2deNaturalDisasters3.15021 101.70820110311114600http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/huge-tsunami-slams-japan-after-89-quake-at-least-10-dead/articleshow/7678361.cmsHuge tsunami slams Japan after 8.9 quake, at least 5 deadJapan says chances of more tsunamis. Refineries, nuclear plants, Narita airport, trains shut. Central bank says to ensure financial market stability.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-abbeae308026eec6b87f688cb2518ed4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114500http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/19-dead-as-huge-tsunami-hits-Japan-after-massive-quake/articleshow/7678342.cmsThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast, triggering a 10m tsunami that swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100timesofindiaentimesofindia-5852e0ac443b94bd6519a615ac37490aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114500http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/m8ELtNPeMLE/index.htmlA tsunami warning has been issued for the western coastal areas of the United States and Canada after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0100cnnencnn-a9e6b08f00334fdf2dff3ac2e790a87fPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters45.3742 -75.650720110311114500http://www.smh.com.au/environment/list-japan-quake-seventh-largest-in-history-20110311-1brew.htmlThe 8.9 quake was the country's biggest ever and the seventh largest on record, says US Geological Survey data.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100smhensmh-305736213bf45a49970a01ea1c47f95bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/major-tsunami-damage-in-n-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlA powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's history slammed the eastern coast on Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100smhensmh-db1f96d466932bf21810099d2e565da2NaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311114400http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162045.htmA tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin except the mainland United States and Canada following a huge earthquake that hit Japan, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-c9cac2d324caf367a8aced79ce7128d0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.016245.3742 -75.650720110311114300http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=int&id=1943211.03.2011 13:57 Japan was struck by its strongest earthquake in at least a century, an 8.9-magnitude temblor that shook buildings across Tokyo and unleashed a tsunami as high as 10 meters, engulfing towns along the northern coast. At least 18 people were killed by the 33-foot wave and many are....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100armradioenarmradio-79aa0bb7f1f1095ed735d27de11bacb2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114200http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began 140 years ago struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100reutersenreuters-e42561956deca7ad033b5a3e4e4c1051NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311114200http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=15932&title=Massive%20quake%20unleashes%20tsunami%20on%20JapanAFP Friday, March 11, 2011 11:33:03 AM TOKYO--A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-af22d1e2c8d7650dc64de6faa365711dAirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311114200http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n244240Tokyo. The monster 8.9-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Friday was the country's biggest ever and the seventh largest on record, according to US Geological Survey data, AFP reports. Here are the largest magnitude earthquakes in history, according to the USGS website: - 9.5, Chile, May 5, 1960.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-ed6c6ce68bc740e2a63637ecc0f6ae88NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311114100http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeThe coast of northern Japan has been worst hit by a Tsunami that could hit other countries across the Pacific with aftershocks creating more waves.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-48ae6465a3424b0efcf07082ca31a279NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311114100http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) Trains stopped, airport closes as 33-foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following massive earthquake. Tsunami warning extended to number of Pacific, Southeast Asian and Latin American nationsFri, 11 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-215b113bda2ae7dd7802a241d7e4b461NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311113900http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlThe threat of a tsunami prompted the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0100cnnencnn-8fdc23779358207f771e2c8db5d90841NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311113700http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115798/1/.htmlJAKARTA: Indonesia on Friday warned people living in its eastern areas including Papua, Maluku and North Sulawesi to be on guard for tsunamis set off by a major quake off Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:33:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-dae896af5cda4bd8e3eaf474d9d7fdb5NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82935.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311113300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115794/1/.htmlWASHINGTON: The US tsunami monitoring center on Friday widened a warning to virtually the entire Pacific coast, including Australia and South America, after a massive earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:33:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-6e2a67e18ee97cd1ca2f36b6d6231e25NaturalDisasters47.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110311113300http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7024510910(AHN) - A magnitude 8.9 earthquake rattled the north-east of Japan Friday afternoon, triggering tsunamis that extensively damaged parts of the country.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0100AHNenAHN-09f6b960a5fbdd6016f0aac4f7322ce7NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311113000http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754348/cs/1/A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan Friday, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials said. At least 18 people were ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-a6c7513a79555855ed847a483b054224NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311112700http://www.news24.com/World/News/Major-damage-after-Japan-quake-tsunami-20110311Japan is facing major damage after a powerful tsunami slammed into the country's coast following an earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100news24ennews24-82c8760fdd20a665141fd2425a9dca2dNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=211726&R=R4Biggest earthquake to hit island state in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami; E. Asia, S. America under tsunami warning; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100jpostenjpost-9a0a9abb138543ced200c5aec1f49374NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211726&R=R1Biggest earthquake to hit island state in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami; E. Asia, S. America under tsunami warning; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100jpostenjpost-1569926661e4fb6b29b39cb78054cf55NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.news.com.au/world/magnitude-quake-strikes-japan/story-e6frfkyi-1226019903430?from=public_rssRUSSIA, Taiwan, Phillipines and Hawaii on tsunami watch after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's northeastern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-88d59b4fce8a6921351942fe8181dfa2NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311111800http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/japan.htmlA massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit northeast Japan, triggering a ten-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-3a756faf551574a0484bea80ed72c0dfNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110311111400http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 in the Pacific Ocean off Japan's coast has triggered several tsunamis that have caused widespread devastation.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-faaca5582f3e303c11e3976de9270103NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards20110311111400http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/tsunami-warning-in-effect-across-pacific-north-america-following-japan-quake-1.348540?localLinksEnabled=falseA tsunami warning was extended to the whole of the Pacific basin, except for mainland United States and Canada, following the earthquake off Japan, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Friday. The warning includes Hawaii and extends from Mexico and Central America down to South American countries on the Pacific, the center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0100haaretzenhaaretz-451342de16ec31743ce69fff5edac990CivilProtectionNaturalDisasters19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311111400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-ab43d98e388d4f849179bc763f3afae6TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency says at least 17 people have died in the quake and tsunami that hit the north. The quake unleashed a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by Friday's quake are burning out....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:10:00 +0100APenAP-b2f64d274b7c6111581096455853a961NuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311111000http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Japan-quake-seventh-most-powerful-ever-USGS/articleshow/7679108.cmsThe monster 8.9-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Friday was the country's biggest ever and the seventh largest on record, according to US Geological Survey data.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-5ee82c145c8de03c04c593df9bc96542NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311110900http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/19-dead-as-huge-tsunami-hits-Japan-after-massive-quake/articleshow/7678342.cmsThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast, triggering a 10m tsunami that swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-5852e0ac443b94bd6519a615ac37490aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311110900http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=248924The monster 8.9-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Friday was the country's biggest ever and the seventh largest on record, according to US Geological Survey data. Here are the largest magnitude earthquakes in history, according to the USGS website: -- 9.5, Chile, May 5, 1960.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:07:00 +0100nowlebanonennowlebanon-e04b31531bccedce328a344932c9972bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311110700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/australian-embassy-seeking-for-quake-info-20110311-1br7r.htmlThe federal government is determining if there are any Australian victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100smhensmh-4f1d2975abeabdc6ecbd41b7df3c9f0eNaturalDisasters20110311105900http://www.smh.com.au/world/89-20110311-1brdl.htmlA DEVASTATING wall of water swept across Japan's east coast north of Tokyo late yesterday, destroying towns and suburbs that immediately before had been shaken by one of the heaviest earthquakes recorded in 100 years.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100smhensmh-6268e2430dacabca150c3b5e199ce35bNuclearNaturalDisasters20110311105900http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-6002551b0cbac2bc868a079e212c6de3NuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311105800http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/worldupdates/2011-03-11T141343Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554935-1&sec=WorldupdatesSINGAPORE (Reuters) - A tsunami warning has been issued for areas across East Asia and the western coast of South America following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-efe465d404cd46d194170f67ce8f2f03NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311105800http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/03/11/294283/Huge-tsunami.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-0130164f4d41e5eab2d79a9b7e5a55cdNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311105800http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=563815082An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan. Tsunami warnings are in place across the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100fcoenfco-e27aeb7def9e6b5260662f1644c76188NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311105400http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/ts_afp/japanquakeAFP - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-7235f738450ec2f72abe41b10dcaa011NuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80920110311105400http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/10/national/main20041994.shtmlMonster waves which engulfed northeast Japan could reach Hawaii in middle of nightnightFri, 11 Mar 2011 10:53:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-8445e540bd999ca99bd6ae26349fe8daNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311105300http://www.rferl.org/content/japan_earthquake_tsunami/2334658.htmlAn earthquake reported to have measured 8.9 magnitude has struck off the northeast coast of Japan, triggering a 4-meter tsunami that washed away cars and even buildings along the coast near the epicenter and fears of others.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0100rferlenrferl-d02433b41367b81d9773cc720828841fNuclearPetroleumRefineriesFinancialCrisisNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311104900http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962363.ece/Huge-tsunami-slams-Japan-after-8.9-quake-at-least-6-deadThe 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, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-da1c1b192511b53e430dabe96cdbbb3aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311104900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rssA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Three people have so far been reported...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-041b0cb3a9a435eaa5375e62877791d2NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNuclearEnergyNaturalDisastersAirTransportJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110311104400http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n244237Tokyo. The monster 8.9-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Friday was the country's biggest ever and the seventh largest on record, according to US Geological Survey data, AFP reports. Here are the largest magnitude earthquakes in history, according to the USGS website: - 9.5, Chile, May 5, 1960.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-e7622732c67b533561f44777f99f0666NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311104100http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704399804576193450811476960.html?mod=rss_whats_news_usStocks in Tokyo fell sharply after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan, and stocks in some other Asian markets also extended losses amid fears of damage to the Japanese economy.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:38:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-ed266fc3ba47272eac7a697c07719ed2NaturalDisastersPoliticalUnrest35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311103800http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031100293.html?wprss=rss_worldHIROSHIMA - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks struck the eastern coast of Japan on Friday afternoon, triggering tsunamis that devastated the coastline north of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:33:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-d84b9a777eecc451052a18b71ac92e14NuclearPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311103300http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/six-dead-as-quake-tsunami-hit-japan/story-e6frfku0-1226019967958?from=public_rssA MAGNITUDE-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan today, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-3368d28d2d6a975f7af58d71f7133a1bNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311103000http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/no-tsunami-threat-for-australia/story-e6frfku0-1226019965621?from=public_rssTHE Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia following the deadly 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-c0a74fd387580989b79130b70b5e52d0NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311103000http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-a97abf8e69e97637ec956a14adb23c8aNuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72720110311102700http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754280/cs/1/A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan Friday, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-6af02d7d62a252c8d79f51036252a66aNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311102100http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754293/cs/1/Indonesia issued a tsunami warning Friday after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan, Xinhua ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:21:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-684a84a410c7dc1a874652bc924ddc2fNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311102100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-earthquake-aftermath-at-a-glance-2238988.htmlFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0100independentenindependent-24137bb791c0d95f4d2274e7a1ee704aPetroleumRefineriesNuclearFinancialCrisisNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101900http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-Japan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-fiveAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale rocked Japan's eastern coast today, unleashing a 13ft (4m) tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast, including one at an oil refinery.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +010024dashen24dash-1c28c4fa181065d742de56629d35c0e0NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110311101600http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/tsunami-warnings-in-effect-across-pacific-following-japan-quake-1.348540?localLinksEnabled=falseA tsunami warning has been extended to the whole of the Pacific basin, except for mainland United States and Canada, following the earthquake in Japan, the NOAA's National Weather Service said on Friday. The warning includes Mexico and Central and South American countries on the Pacific, NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100haaretzenhaaretz-502e9e2c62260d3d1b02c3a880d5ff60NaturalDisasters19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311101400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/six-dead-as-quake-tsunami-hit-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlAFP A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Friday, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials said. At least six people were killed, 20 injured and many were missing, including a number of children who were sucked into the sea, the public broadcaster NHK reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100smhensmh-b8d8c524d2431548155985fec1724733NuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101300http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/indonesia-on-tsunami-watch-20110311-1brc2.htmlResidents in Indonesia's east warned to be on tsunami watch following earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100smhensmh-9e786dea044e6528d32ebae661e0389cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311101300http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121620/20110311/japan-earthquake-8-9-magnitude-north-eastern-tsunami.htma timeline of some of the most devastating earthquakes which have hit Japan since 1900.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-a13d9a0c8fe1059d28a90bcbf090ecf6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101200http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100reutersenreuters-64015dbc62f6ad12783b11f7d8230d0bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311101200http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121619/20110311/tsunami-japan.htmAround 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands have been issued Tsunami warning after Japan's massive 8.9 Richter scale earthquakes, the National Weather Service said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-ac087e36b718cbad097756364da65565NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101200http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211720&R=R1Biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami, kills at least 6 people; 4 million homes without power; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100jpostenjpost-f1a05a744f0b5443f2ed38867b04e9dbFinancialCrisisNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101200http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/uk-japan-quake-idUKTRE72A0UU20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - 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, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100reutersenreuters-5ba787fa0cba93f04c1b7f59cc5416b6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311101200http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121624/20110311/japan-earthquake-china-beijing-seismological-official-mainland.htmWhile residents in Beijing have reported to have felt the tremors of the massive earthquake that hit Japan Pacific coast, top Chinese seismology expert is confident that the Chinese mainland is not in the danger zone.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-bb607f44007b91e4773886247f367ef0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72720110311101200http://www.herald.ie/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575774.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:10:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-0656d1ef38c2a5b2d49a91de0b95caceMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101000http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1843548.htmlA magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan Friday, generating a tsunami as high as 10 metres that hit the coast of Miyagi prefecture, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-f499c855399d4e53ca4deba8f3aa8859NuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100900http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-massive-earthquake-2575716.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a huge tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0100independent-ieenindependent-ie-b600007a661a26463592c7c38603ee48MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100600http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962255.ece/Widespread-tsunami-warning-issued-after-Japan-quakeA tsunami warning has been issued for areas across East Asia and the western coast of South America following a huge earthquake that hit Japan, says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-59b7cbcd853002f098eba9c5a347262bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100400http://www.tv3.ie/article.php?locID=1.2.&article_id=55254A major tsumani has hit the coast of northern Japan following a powerful earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100tv3-ieentv3-ie-4323c3b99a5136ba4cdb3126290d01a0PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100400http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/worldupdates/2011-03-11T132602Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554922-1&sec=WorldupdatesJAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's meteorology agency said on Friday it has issued a tsunami warning for the eastern Indonesian areas of North Sulawesi, Papua, and the Moluccas. It added that tsunami could hit those areas at around 1100 GMT.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-7d6571a174f356b9644cee4d7daddf57NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82935.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311100400http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquake-miyagi-tsunami-warningStrongest quake, measuring magnitude 8.8, triggers 10 metre-high tsunami and shakes buildings in Tokyo A series of powerful earthquakes have struck north-east Japan, triggering a tsunami up to 10 metres (30ft) high, killing at least two people and burying several more in a landslide. The first earthquake struck at 2.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100guardianenguardian-c72320c0ff4a59a18e80efa52c46efd3NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311100300http://www.98fm.com/2011/category-news-sport/japan-quake/A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has rocked Japan, unleashing a powerful tsunami… Buildings, trucks and even ships have been sent flying, while a 33 foot high wall of water’s slammed a port in Sendai, which is on Japan’s north-east coast. A series of very strong aftershocks are continuing to hit Tokyo, with several reports of [.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +010098fmen98fm-e9735a4c1ea38051ab1de81282cc4dfaNuclearPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311100300http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ACIO-8EUBVY?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSBy Miwa Suzuki (AFP) – 2 hours ago TOKYO — A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-20854eb7836a09e010389ab1d0d5741eNuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311100300http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Huge+tsunami+slams+Japan+after+magnitude+quake/4420427/story.htmlThe 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 alerts along Canada’s Pacific coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-f3ad2ca0ecfe5912e632b46247fdcbd9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100200http://www.latimes.com/news/la-naw-hawaii-warning-20110312,0,7623922.story?track=rssThe Pacific warning center urges swift action to protect lives and property.A widespread tsunami warning is in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, where authorities have warned damage could occur along the coasts of all islands.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:01:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-0dfe7c4f8f9d3ede12f6c3823370ec5fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311100100http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115777/1/.htmlTOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:57:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c82e4703f18fe20ccc247411f34de2b4NuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311095700http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-4c5f2ba74aa0bf3731101cf3cffccaaeNuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095600http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/huge-quake-in-japan-sparks-tsunami-2575696.htmlAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has rocked Japan's north-eastern coast, unleashing a 13ft tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:54:00 +0100argusenargus-87fbb476c82034a10ae683a2fc0c74a6NuclearMaritimeSafetyWorldMaritimeSafetyEuropePetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095400http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeThe coast of northern Japan has been worst hit by a Tsunami that could hit other countries across the Pacific with aftershocks creating more waves.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-0666571255288b39f3cdb89459d2284cNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095300http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quakeReuters - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-933e4095b7e03b0870c8777f9884e363NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095300http://minivannews.com/news-in-brief/tsunami-warning-only-for-pacific-region-after-8-8-japan-quake-met-office-17035An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has hit Japan prompting a tsunami warning to be issued for the Pacific Ocean.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100minivannewsenminivannews-bd85233b744e2fc0cafb1ddb9e3d26f0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095300http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-2273fe5ecfbf454dbaaa09fa1ca46ad1TOKYO (AP) — Japan says the death toll in a massive earthquake has risen to five. The quake unleashed a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by Friday's quake are burning out of control up and down the coast, including one at an oil refinery.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:52:00 +0100APenAP-9da8a9dc5e57a32bf94942e6317e8a14NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311095200http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlAuthorities in at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands issued tsunami warnings Friday after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, the National Weather Service said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:51:00 +0100cnnencnn-38ac2072c1c39dffa8a61962d6136673NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095100http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/huge-quake-and-tsunami-hit-japan-and-trigger-pacific-wide-alert-496791.html3/11/2011 - 8:43:08 AM An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale rocked Japan’s eastern coast today, unleashing a 33ft (10m) tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast, including one at an oil refinery.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:50:00 +0100eechoeneecho-2715f86bbd832f81f527c902495ed71fNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110311095000http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/more-countries-issue-tsunami-warnings-after-earthquake-496779.html3/11/2011 - 8:00:24 AM Tsunami warnings have been issued for countries including Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia and even Hawaii after an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale rocked Japan’s north-eastern coast today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii later widened its tsunami....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:50:00 +0100eechoeneecho-9e52656672b3e1553df5608ceb06b039NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311095000http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365229/Japan-earthquake-Tsunami-washes-away-buildings-massive-8-9-quake.html?ITO=1490The earthquake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale and said to be 'one of the great quakes', sent ten-metre waves surging inland and c three people are reported dead. Japan's meteorological agency said the tsunami struck off the coast of Sendai, which has a population of about one million.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:48:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-a12e196be96cb53b54db1ebbed6f8bfaNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersManMadeDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094800http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-massive-earthquake-1.1089862?localLinksEnabled=falseThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast today, triggering a 33ft tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0100heraldscotlandenheraldscotland-2d70395a5e9b7df4ec400ec7f91cff43NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094600http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Tsunami-warning-issued-for-Pacific-area/UPI-41701299830778/SYDNEY, March 11 (UPI) -- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for a wide area in the Pacific following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Japan's east coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100upienupi-7bffea525795999e07932b03dc21a431NaturalDisasters20110311094500http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) One person reported dead, trains stopped, airport closes as 13 foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following deadly quake. Extent of damages still unknownFri, 11 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100yediotaharonotenyediotaharonot-b86969f66c12b6bbd6cc0bb79778d87eMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094500http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-Earthquake-unleases-13ft-tsunami-in-JapanAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale rocked Japan's north-eastern coast today, unleashing a 13ft (4m) tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +010024dashen24dash-e740422b4b4bc10b6b41fdcea00cd358NuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094500http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2011/0311/Japan-tsunami-causes-major-damage-after-8.9-earthquake?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/world%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20World%29Japan tsunami: A massive 8.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan and Russia, and a tsunami watch has been issued for Hawaii and other Pacific island nations in the region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-c30a89a18de72d1839995ce486c79699MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094300http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/huge-tsunami-slams-coastal-japan-after-89-magnitude-quake/articleshow/7678361.cmsHuge tsunami slams coastal Japan after 8.9 magnitude quakeJapan says chances of more tsunamis. Refineries, nuclear plants, Narita airport, trains shut. Central bank says to ensure financial market stability.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:42:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-e58c46adaf5a0aa27c39dbf774f8fd8bMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094200http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/tsunami-hits-japan-after-89-magnitude-quake-narita-airport-closed/articleshow/7678361.cmsTsunami hits Japan after 8.9 magnitude earthquakeThe USGS said the massive quake struck off-shore 81 miles (130 kms) east of Sendai in Honshu at a depth of 15.2 miles (24 kms).Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:42:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-e10678e3193b21edc8c662e70bfddfabNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094200http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100nprennpr-202d3d756d27427beb06321acd128bc4MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094100http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121610/20110311/tsunami-threat-japan-earthquake-australia-bureau-of-meteorology.htmThe Bureau of Meteorology states that Australia is safe from the Tsunami threat that was issued by the US Tsunami monitoring center on Friday following the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-5ae40e9a91324030b99e7aed15dc36e8NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311094000http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121606/20110311/tsunami-engulfs-northern-japan-after-massive-quake-australia-among-territories-warned.htmA devastating tsunami is engulfing towns in Japan's northern Pacific coast following a major offshore quake today. Japanese television is broadcasting cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-d9495b13b984289a606f77a10d0225f9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.04220110311094000http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121599/20110311/tsunami-japan-pacific-ring-of-fire-earth-quake-warning-alert.htmTsunami warnings have been issued in most of the 'Pacific Ring of Fire' countries on Friday after a powerful earthquake jolted Japan's Fukushima prefecture.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-92b97955d0c9dffc1ceb6467040543dfNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311094000http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365229/Japan-earthquake-Tsunami-washes-away-buildings-massive-8-9-quake.html?ITO=1490The earthquake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale and said to be 'one of the great quakes', sent four-metre waves surging inland and caused fires in Tokyo. Japan's meteorological agency said the tsunami struck off the coast of Sendai, which has a population of about one million.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:39:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-a12e196be96cb53b54db1ebbed6f8bfaManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311093900http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/govt-urges-aussies-in-japan-to-call-dfat/story-e6frfku0-1226019951456?from=public_rssTHE federal government has urged Australians in Japan in need of help to call its consular emergency line.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-997286841efb3667fadf7dc0b63de14bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/huge-quake-in-japan-sparks-tsunami-2575696.htmlAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has rocked Japan's north-eastern coast, unleashing a 13ft tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-87fbb476c82034a10ae683a2fc0c74a6PetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/indonesia-issues-tsunami-alert/story-e6frfku0-1226019946763?from=public_rssINDONESIA has warned people living in its eastern areas - including Papua, Maluku and North Sulawesi - to be on guard for tsunamis set off by a major quake off Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-5911cf57ec2039bb04cf10a991873280NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311093800http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4040766,00.html(Video) One person reported dead, trains stopped, airport closes as 13 foot tsunami hits northeastern coast following deadly quake. Extent of damages still unknownFri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100ynetnewsenynetnews-9452c56014a8f40360ebac7ea443e2fcMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://7thspace.com/headlines/375321/south_africa_tsunami_warning_issued_in_japan.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%207thspace%20%287thSpace%20Interactive%29Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System Date: 11 Mar 2011 Title: Tsunami warning issued in Japan -------------------- Tokyo - An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northeastern Honshu Island on Friday, ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +01007thspaceen7thspace-b926ae19745333c72e6a9123d499f3a6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tsunami-swamps-japan-coast/story-e6frfku0-1226019947324?from=public_rssENTIRE towns in Japan's north were swamped by a wall of water today after a ten-meter tsunami slammed into the nation's Pacific coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f16c67225099b5321c40d79e09f38100ManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/ACIO-8EUBVY?OpenDocument&RSS20=18-PTOKYO — A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of the main Honshu island and the capital....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:37:00 +0100reliefWebenreliefWeb-20854eb7836a09e010389ab1d0d5741eNaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311093700http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711783&ref=rssWASHINGTON - The United States has placed the West Coast and Hawaii on tsunami watch following tonight's major earthquake off the coast of Japan, and urged its residents to stay tuned for more information this evening.The West...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:37:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-62b811f5732ebc7e3b6aba3df1c13839NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311093700http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/huge-quake-in-japan-sparks-tsunami-2575696.htmlAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has rocked Japan's north-eastern coast, unleashing a 13ft tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:36:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-87fbb476c82034a10ae683a2fc0c74a6PetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311093600http://dalje.com/en-world/tsunami-warning-issued-for-pacific-area/345143SYDNEY, March 11 (UPI) -- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for a wide area in the Pacific following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Japan's east coast. The area covered by the warning included Japan, Russia, Marcus Island, North Marianas, Guam, Wake Island and....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100javno-enenjavno-en-a0704453fc998dadb88b505d2fc59e51NaturalDisasters64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110311093500http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=248878Indonesia on Friday warned people living in its eastern areas - including Papua, Maluku and North Sulawesi - to be on guard for tsunamis set off by a major quake off Japan. "The arrival time of any waves that may be generated is expected at 8:00 pm local time (1100 GMT)," according to official text message received by AFP.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100nowlebanonennowlebanon-88a84c0f52cb1bdc704c6624d84a06bcNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-6.18287 106.82920110311093500http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=248858A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-meter high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100nowlebanonennowlebanon-4ebd7ae64bd53c9a24aa0a3bca094a2eAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093500http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Major-tsunamis-around-the-world/articleshow/7678704.cmsA chronology of some of the major quakes and tsunamis around the world since the Asian tsunami of December 2004 which left more than 220,000 dead in what was one of the world's worst natural disasters:Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:34:00 +0100indiatimesenindiatimes-5f8b5dd8c8c9c0d3102f332c69e11925NaturalDisasters20110311093400http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/m8ELtNPeMLE/index.htmlA tsunami warning has been issued as far west as Hawaii after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100cnnencnn-625f01d72f928dff1fe1d03e327ea98dPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311093200http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/11/tsunami-hit-indonesia-friday-bmkg.htmlThe Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a tsunami warning for Irian Jaya, Papua, North Maluku and North Sulawesi.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-38f45cf99465fd0fe92a1f89d0f46d80NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311093200http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-quake-20110311,0,1950058.story?track=rssThe quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, and a tsunami follows, sweeping away cars, boats and even buildings. People in Tokyo tell of 'shaking and rocking.'A magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings in Tokyo and setting off a....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-cfad1270636d8cb505e26283fc80f7efNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311093100http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/1122996/-/4ggnixz/-/index.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100DailyNationenDailyNation-10fe675a13d6106ca0c4f39d6e08747eAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093000http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=japan-struck-by-a-magnitude-7.9-earthquake-2011-03-11A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. (UPDATED)Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:29:00 +0100hurriyetdailynewsenhurriyetdailynews-ecb46e289d8dd2a27dd37e129c2c12bbMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorld35.6831 139.80920110311092900http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquakeA series of powerful earthquakes have struck Japan triggering warnings of tsunami as high as 10 metres and shaking buildings in Tokyo 8.13am: Reuters has a useful summary of events: • At least two people reported dead , one hit by a collapsing wall at a Honda factory. Several people buried in landslide.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100guardianenguardian-3400029b43f98f2ebed7008a224ba40ePetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearFinancialCrisis35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311092800http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316182.html&$ &$ Video image taken from NHK shows local residents stay outside in the street of the area which is affected by the quake in northeast Japan, March 11, 2011. (Xinhua) A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northeastern Honshu Island Friday, and a six-meter tsunami warning was issued.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-a7a84f8aaf9f4f7e77b4cf5586ac0cdfNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092800http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316058.htmlA powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 hit Japan's northeastern Honshu island at 2:46 p.m. (05:46 GMT) Friday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake is felt in almost all areas in Japan's pacific coast, including Tokyo and Osaka.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-bb231a9e22b7764f41231d5fdffeded6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311092800http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316124.htmlA strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck off West Nusatenggara in central of Indonesia earlier Friday, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty, officials said. The quake jolted at 00:08 a.m. Jakarta time Friday (1708 GMT Thursday) with the epicenter at 165 km northwest of....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-800674660e3846db2c8de4230ea3d75cNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110311092800http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316122.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Bali Sea on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake occurred at 01:08 Friday local time (1708 Thursday GMT). The epicenter was at a depth of 517.90 kilometers and about 261 kilometers northeast of Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, the USGS said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:28:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-33de93024de8a11c3c8c615f5127a084NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311092800http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/11/japan-quake-tsunami.html?ref=rssJapan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a four metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0100CBCenCBC-0fb1de3c99c8ae6cec75aaad5950d378MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092700http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/03/11/294283/Major-tsunami.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:26:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-ef181c549e5c16234cb5087f9ca4b2c2MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311092600http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/massive-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-eb1131a033c6641ebfc0e72c5cf1ee79NaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-urges-aussies-in-japan-to-call-dfat-20110311-1br7p.htmlThe federal government has urged Australians in Japan in need of help to call its consular emergency line.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-19a4f0a2e63eae2d6fa70e568f3e4a7fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/massive-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110311-1br0z.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-1ea674d863ab641610e5d6e5446cd4edNaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/no-tsunami-threat-for-australia-20110311-1br7r.htmlNo tsunami warnings for Australia or New Zealand following the deadly 8.9-magnitude earthquake that has hit Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-021d6eb2e8631676ab1e6431d880d161NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311092500http://www.smh.com.au/environment/authorities-deny-australian-tsunami-threat-20110311-1br74.htmlThe Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre says there is no tsunami threat to Australia following the Japanese earthquake, despitea US warning to the contrary. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center extended their warning to cover most Pacific countries including Australia, Indonesia and as far away as Chile.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-00f1b9418e75a887bba24aa0fd7e5223NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311092500http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-2df949ae63490b420dc22f978cc09c11PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/huge-quake-in-japan-sparks-tsunami-2575696.htmlAn earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has rocked Japan's north-eastern coast, unleashing a 13ft tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-4d7afb136545758ff5ae1a8082d6ac2aPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyWorldMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092400http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/11/2011031102027.htmlA massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a four meter tsunami that washed away cars along parts of the coastline. Video from national broadcaster NHK showed dozens of cars, large ferries and some buildings being swept out to sea in the port city of ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100chosunenchosun-dce71c92bd944062c4af24edb08b707eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092300http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Tsunami-Hawaii-Pacific-Coasts-On-Alert-After-Quake-Off-Japan/Article/201103215950233?f=rssThe US islands of Hawaii and nations across the Pacific ocean are bracing themselves after a tsunami warning was extended across the region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-0aa1d850cabcde25779e1978adf161b2NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311092300http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110311/wl_nm/us_japan_quakeReuters - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire, media and witnesses said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-92ac2186a883153cfb9c4f40cbd8329dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092300http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8375373/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-live.htmlA huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake has hit the coast of Japan, sending two tsunamis crashing into the city of Sendai. Follow our live coverage here.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:19:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-641ec68611b599708163a998dc6000dfManMadeDisastersPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311091900http://www.mg.co.za/article/2011-03-11-major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan/Japan was struck by a magnitude-8,8 quake off its north-eastern coast on Friday, triggering a 4m tsunami that washed away cars and tore at buildings.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0100MailGuardianenMailGuardian-71445443dc9acf64992269b567cd71a3MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311091800http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tsunami-slams-into-japan-after-massive-earthquake-2238847.htmlA magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's north-eastern coast today, unleashing a four-meter tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:18:00 +0100independentenindependent-d6431649f188af16e4a447d9c799f966MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311091800http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlTsunami warnings were issued Friday for at least 19 countries and numerous Pacific islands following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan, the National Weather Service said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100cnnencnn-5e2bf4573b26b255fdcfc941bdb768efNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311091700http://www.nst.com.my/articles/MassivequakeunleashestsunamionJapan/Article/TOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan today, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100nstennst-a1c31a78f81ff23609cd70d84f082b71NaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311091700http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/uk-japan-quake-idUKTRE72A0UU20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - A massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars, farm buildings on fire and boats, media and witnesses said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100reutersenreuters-b28643975f16ac5251c31d3c72d26a7fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311091100http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/us-japan-quake-idUSTRE72A0SS20110311?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire, media and witnesses said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:11:00 +0100reutersenreuters-bc8854d6bd9ed8a9d7620f960b7fed3bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311091100http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/nation/20110311142627&sec=nationTOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:10:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-64d817c54dc86848e9185ffaa76b2ca9MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311091000http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/35278/Major_tsunami_hits_Japan_after_massive_quakeTOKYO, March 11, 2011 (AFP) — A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Multiple injuries, but no immediate deaths, were reported from the Pacific coastal area....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100haveeruenhaveeru-55ae54d49b34882a49edaa0c041758e5NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311090900http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/03/11/tsunami-wreaks-havoc-after-earthquake-hits-japan-91466-28318671/Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-eastern coast today, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:07:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-ba85b88ed9751ef80d28ef0bffb91888MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311090700http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/latest-world-news/2011/03/11/tsunami-wreaks-havoc-after-earthquake-hits-japan-91466-28318671/Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-eastern coast today, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:07:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-617b6e29b792d15090fdcbb81632e517MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311090700http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2011/03/11/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-91466-28318579/Japan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:07:00 +0100icWalesenicWales-2ecec6e18d50addb2951f1e431facf8bMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311090700http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/japan.htmlA massive 8.9 magnitude quake has hit northeast Japan, triggering a ten-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:04:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-f578733676209d41ffd2ffd3f2735fd5JRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311090400http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031100293.html?wprss=rss_world/asiaTOKYO -- A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:56:00 +0100WashingtonPostenWashingtonPost-963cf80c471e574577953dc3bbf5bd3aPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyWorldMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311085600http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-03-11-Japan-quake_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and sending people out into ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:54:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-447852289363b6a87838cba86428fa7dMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311085400http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:54:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-84194aed523eb87e28319f3c7e5bd48bPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311085400http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC110311-0000500/Tokyo-shaken-by-magintude-7,9-earthquakeTOKYO - Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its north-eastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0100todayonlineentodayonline-052bc3251e02076cd45128a52094c632NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311085100http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/tsunami-wreaks-havoc-after-quake-in-japan-496752.html3/11/2011 - 6:59:38 AM Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-eastern coast today, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre. In various locations along Japan’s coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, with....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +0100eechoeneecho-ef518c5eac6970a6c8a9b6230bc0bbf1MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311085000http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tsunami-quake-havoc-in-northern-japan/story-e6frfku0-1226019921341?from=public_rssJAPAN was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast today, unleashing a four metre tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-a4704f94737478dd715e1dd3742637f7MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311085000http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=19919&icid=4&d_str=20110311(1 hr 33 mins ago) A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after an 8.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:49:00 +0100thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-fcf5b848c4d9625bf95c95998c2016b5NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084900http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3161918.htm?desktopLast Updated: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +1100 Pacific Islanders were warned to move to high ground immediately on Friday evening for fear of tsumamis after a powerful 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan. There were warnings in Guam, Yap, the Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, Indonesia,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:49:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-f97648d7047f1a5d1615f89e3b46cd1aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084900http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/11/major-tsunami-damage-n-japan-after-89-quake.htmlJapan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-abcd1332e59fe2d11cd4e874f82808dfMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311084700http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fgw-japan-quake-20110311,0,6126813.story?track=rssA 13-foot tsunami washes away dozens of cars, boats and even buildings along the northeastern coast. A tsunami warning stretches from Russia to Guam.Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-3e56bfb9cadfc7508469d69aa190c29bMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084600http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/88-quake-strikes-off-Japan/UPI-79431299826183/HONSHU, Japan, March 11 (UPI) -- A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Friday near the coast of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings across a wide swatch of the Pacific region, geologists said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:45:00 +0100upienupi-5186840feaff61c13c2230fb316af4a9NuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084500http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmLarge areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:42:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-021e0b2c4d554ba16b40e4b00bd9ba58ManMadeDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311084200http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/major-tsunami-hits-japan-after-massive-quake-20110311-1br0z.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0100smhensmh-32c7bfa51a91f94741854de6b5cdafdcNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311084000http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2011/0311/Japan-tsunami-causes-major-damage-after-8.8-earthquakeJapan tsunami: A massive 8.8 earthquake has struck northern Japan. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan and Russia, and a tsunami watch has been issued for Hawaii and other Pacific island nations in the region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:39:00 +0100csmonitorencsmonitor-00379471c712fc9981b3516b11145493MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083900http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1843374.htmlA 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's northeastern Honshu island Friday, and a six-meter tsunami warning was issued.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:38:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-2bb6b1e7500aec5285c5dad44c8695d6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083800http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1843480.htmlTsunami waves hit the coast of north-east Japan Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake, and tsunami warnings and watches were issued for countries around the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:38:00 +0100trendnews-azentrendnews-az-bd702a0cac1f100d6b838014af57159aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083800http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/2011311607470826.htmlTsunami causes major damage after 8.9-magnitude quake strikes off the northeastern coast of the country.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:37:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-1bab35d4e36ff8516e09004fc538ae91NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083700http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231139/79-magnitude-quake-strikes-japanJapan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:36:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-1c6a17df0b856f6bd813d7bfe578cca6MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083600http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article961996.ece/Tsunami-warning-for-Japan-Russia-after-8.8-quakeThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii says a tsunami warning is in effect for a large swath of the Pacific after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-34e7edb9e135783a1ffee023ea352786NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083400http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575716.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100independent-ieenindependent-ie-887ff2b1bdf5ee6aa0de40b5b9e56bcbMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083200http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/japan-rocked-by-powerful-earthquake-and-tsunami/article1938072/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=19380728.8-magnitude quake hits off northeastern coast; tsunami causes major damage along coast near epicentreFri, 11 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-61c9de411fd1ef4039178f98cd0e1f48MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083200http://www.nst.com.my/articles/TsunamialertforwesternPacificcoastlines/Article/TOKYO: A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands Friday after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:31:00 +0100nstennst-77fd05cd388e8613eb6c5e3dc3ddd045NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311083100http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711752&ref=rssJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast, triggering a 4-metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.In various locations along Japan's coast,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-3a3b878d4bd038951dd7b59b9519e091MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083000http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/713335.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-6d45c47fd129d05800764025914de0f8NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311083000http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquake-miyagi-tsunami-warningThe earthquake, which struck at 2.46pm local time, measured a magnitude of 8.8 triggering warnings of tsunami as high as six metres and shaking buildings in Tokyo A series of powerful earthquakes have struck northeast Japan on Friday afternoon, triggering warnings of tsunami as high as 10 metres and shaking buildings in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:25:00 +0100guardianenguardian-2db006e4e9e2eb5f19e2308a3225ce63NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311082500http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-b2e9b565b04819c976bc0a7fb1024facNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311082400http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Major-Earthquake-Tsunami-Hit-Japan-117785138.htmlWidespread damage is reported as an 8.9 magnitude quake hits of the coast VOA News March 11, 2011 A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a four meter tsunami that washed away cars along parts of the coastline.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-ddd5c42aec95ecb2409a07ba91b9a0c6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311082400http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-4730480ba4b7f545b2248bf43b296987MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311082300http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_asia_afp/japanquakeAFP - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-8e185570fbc09a470790708c99eae625NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311082300http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/233936/Tsunami-rocks-Japan-after-quake/Japan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:21:00 +0100expressenexpress-1ad286097ea949701c45cef42f907d2bMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311082100http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115777/1/.htmlTOKYO: Japan issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 7.9 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing onto the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-767ff8c442d327104a8cb12555b6c076NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311082000http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365229/Japan-earthquake-Tsunami-causes-major-damage-large-earthquake-hits-Japan.html?ITO=1490An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck off Japan's north-eastern coast, causing fires in Tokyo and sending huge waves ashore which washed away cars and buildings.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:18:00 +0100mailonsundayenmailonsunday-525c6646654806ed5bb86733540f5aa1MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311081800http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tsunami-hits-japan-after-massive-earthquake-2238847.htmlJapan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:18:00 +0100independentenindependent-1382fecf86b424daef41867143635ef2MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311081800http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8375276/Tsunami-hits-Japan-after-8.8-magnitude-earthquake.html"Many injuries" reported as earthquake and tsunami hits Japan with further warnings for dozens of other countries including Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-0cad7d2f3d48cbb465cee1caaab80341NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311081600http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/nation/20110311142627&sec=nationTOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:16:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-23d883b5ca6e6237b1473d8ea7f36828MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311081600http://www.english.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20110311-japan-earthquake-triggers-tsunamiJapan An 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the north-west of Japan, triggering a four-metre tsunami that sent ships and cars crashing into coastal towns. It has prompted tsunami warnings around the Pacific. Aftershocks are continuing on Friday, an hour after the quake hit.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0100radiofranceinternationale-enenradiofranceinternationale-en-fae459e7cd9d0d96391c06cb98356168NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311081300http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-08deb43a19fd4be5a93df2c2b2023843TOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:12:00 +0100APenAP-23d883b5ca6e6237b1473d8ea7f36828MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311081200http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001Japanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan on Friday, following a magnitude-8.8 earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:10:00 +0100nprennpr-fef1577c8798c35645d1843acc8822f6MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311081000http://www.news24.com/World/News/Massive-quakae-hits-Japan-20110311A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after a 8.8-magnitude quake struck off Japan, say reports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100news24ennews24-02dd4de8a52d5cd31620e3f0c64084eaNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080900http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Japan-Earthquake-Tokyo-Tsunami-Fears-After-79-Magnitude-Quake-Rocks-Buildings-In-Capital/Article/201103215950160?f=rssA major tsunami has struck northern Japan after a large earthquake rocked the capital of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:08:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-35295c73774a750c5dae726e98733e2bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311080800http://www.corkman.ie/breaking-news/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575696.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:07:00 +0100corkmanencorkman-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080700http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/10/501364/main20041987.shtmlCars, trucks and buildings seen swept away by huge wave after 8.8 magnitude quake off Japanese coastFri, 11 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-5f84994d85dbebf391b4d89637884a85MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080500http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575696.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100drogheda-independentendrogheda-independent-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080500http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231139/79-magnitude-quake-strikes-japanJapanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan on Friday, following a magnitude-7.9 earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:05:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-c98c25662a4d083812da08508248b0acNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080500http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-15110632.html?r=RSSJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100belfasttelegraphenbelfasttelegraph-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080400http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/11/79-magnitude-quake-hits-japan-tsunami-warning.htmlJapan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-dc92dfd92c257c1d83933ee09a3af7feNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311080100http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/1122988/-/4ggnjrz/-/index.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0100DailyNationenDailyNation-936304bed631b139551711ebc97fe4a1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075900http://www.news.com.au/world/magnitude-quake-strikes-japan/story-e6frfkyi-1226019893780?from=public_rssRUSSIA, Taiwan, Phillipines and Hawaii on tsunami watch after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's northeastern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-ec67a887c1f6eaafb4ed31e4c6692f7eNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311075900http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/11/japan-quake-tsunami.html?ref=rssJapan was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a four metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:56:00 +0100CBCenCBC-4edce7108d026133097d1a309c0246b9MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075600http://www.sligochampion.ie/breaking-news/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575696.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0100sligochampionensligochampion-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, shakes buildings in Tokyo Friday. A tsunami followed, sweeping away cars and buildings in Onahama city in Fukushima prefecture.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-b987410720a3f51201b06f272e0b4a94NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/79-magnitude-quake-strikes-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlJapan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast on Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:55:00 +0100smhensmh-14f359cae35de60d1046126e80cdb8e0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075500http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-03-11-Japan-quake_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomWorld-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20World%20-%20Top%20Stories%29A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and sending people out into ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-90244b0fd30a08ccfb0d348f4504d021MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075400http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japan/2011/03/11/294282/Major-tsunami.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100ChinaPostenChinaPost-c63b304a04a7f0a71d1da006c6dcfd73MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075400http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/world-news/tsunami-damage-after-japan-quake-2575696.htmlJapanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:54:00 +0100herald-ieenherald-ie-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075400http://www.argus.ie/breaking-news/world-news/tsunami-rocks-japan-after-quake-2575696.htmlJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100argusenargus-cc4c06f47f5e6abf9c06981a4cec7447MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075300http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Video-Japan-Earthquake-Tokyo-Tsunami-Fears-After-79-Magnitude-Quake-Rocks-Buildings-In-Capital/Article/201103215950160?f=rssA major tsunami has struck northern Japan after a large earthquake rocked the capital of Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:53:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-8eb63cd672f4df42ba4550f15103affcNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075300http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-6d77058b15c29f45b964f597c355d785MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075200http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365229/Japan-earthquake-Tsunami-causes-major-damage-large-earthquake-hits-Japan.html?ITO=1490An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck off Japan's north-eastern coast, shaking buildings and causing fires in Tokyo - and sending a powerful tsunami onto the coast near the Miyagi prefecture.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:52:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-706758f88148efa28a62bfb1429de7a8NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075200http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/10/501364/main20041987.shtmlCars, trucks and houses seen swept away by huge wave after 7.9 magnitude temblorFri, 11 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-d28294985109deb5c097250116a96d8fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmJapan has issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 8.8 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing into the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-1fcc0271185320f3813a483cfafe4919NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075000http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/powerful-earthquake-strikes-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/article1938072/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=19380727.9-magnitude quake shakes buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and sends people out into the streetsFri, 11 Mar 2011 07:46:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-b592756cf867726741f06f9ab9cfa3c2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311074600http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134444531/major-tsunami-damage-in-northern-japan?ft=1&f=1001Japanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan on Friday, following a magnitude-7.9 earthquake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:39:00 +0100nprennpr-ede34e5160ba18b30febeb704d270c8dNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311073900http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Japan-Earthquake-Tokyo-Tsunami-Fears-After-79-Magnitude-Quake-Rocks-Buildings-In-Capital/Article/201103215950160?f=rssThe Japanese capital of Tokyo has been rocked by a large earthquake - prompting warnings of a 20ft-high tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:37:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-89d6af44c846ad663fc31252a26c0d36NaturalDisasters20110311073700http://news.rediff.com/commentary/2011/mar/11/liveupdates.htm11:58 AM Godzilla quake strikes Japan, tsunami warning A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Japan off its northeastern coast this morning, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and forcing people out of their home, and prompting a tsunami warning. No reports of casualties yet.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100rediffenrediff-15097c525bc6de077ccc0fbbdf153461NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073500http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmJapan has issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 7.9 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing into the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9a974ba34e928cccadd0d1f605ba4eb7NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073500http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/10/501364/main20041987.shtmlHawaii, Japan, Russia and many island nations warned of possible big wave after 7.9 magnitude quakeFri, 11 Mar 2011 07:34:00 +0100CBSnewsenCBSnews-024a0c5b129f7d67cd89870ec0fe83f1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311073400http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/11/japan-quake-tsunami.html?ref=rssJapan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:34:00 +0100CBCenCBC-363464236b8d7228b5957dac16884140NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073400http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-ad11a1a5f3434dfdaaeea6319db43958TOKYO (AP) — Japanese television has shown major tsunami damage in northern Japan on Friday, following a magnitude-7.9 earthquake. Public broadcaster NHK showed cars, trucks, houses and buildings being swept away by tsunami in Onahama city in Fukushima prefecture. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100APenAP-6cc4fa6893569ede6eeeeefb9d9c2aadNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073300http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231139/79-magnitude-quake-strikes-japanJapan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:33:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-cf1825ff9f90a9c18c366f77fd5d73ceNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073300http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704399804576193650432765520.html?mod=asia_homeAn 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and sending people out into the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:32:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-d766eabf919eef2d7708e1a248bbb44fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073200http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, shakes buildings in Tokyo Friday. Tsunami warning issued.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-3186fc4171a392c597bb327d040d0016NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311072300http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquakeAP - Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-031d0285b852819cdd97d510729aedb5NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311072200http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-AS-Japan-Earthquake/id-5fabd4d1281d47a684ebcb7ad9b94c8fTOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo for several minutes and prompting a tsunami warning. Japan's meteorological agency warned that a tsunami as high as 20 feet (6 meters) could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture, closest to the epicenter.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:18:00 +0100APenAP-684cc6fa65bf07a8e9973859ae0ff03bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311071800http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n244186Jakarta. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck off West Nusatenggara in central of Indonesia earlier Friday, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty, Xinhua informed. The quake jolted at 00:08 a.m. Jakarta time Friday (1708 GMT Thursday) with the epicenter at 165 km....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:08:00 +0100focus-news-enenfocus-news-en-15a9c51b213035e9ce01283bce7a9e16NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.829-6.18287 106.82920110310230800http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/publication-type/media-releases/2010/crisiswatch/crisiswatch-78.aspxBrussels | 1 Feb 2010 Two actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated and two improved in January 2010, according to the new issue of the International Crisis Group’s monthly bulletin , released today. CrisisWatch In Haiti, up to 200,000 people are feared dead and several....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:25:00 +0100crisisgroupencrisisgroup-3bf00d6d34dbf31b957a317ffafc9e32NaturalDisastersConflictPeaceProcess18.54299 -72.34310220110310222500http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/strong-quake-shakes-indonesia/story-e6frfku0-1226019457778?from=public_rssA STRONG .2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian resort island of Bali early today but was located too deep to generate a tsunami in the Indian Ocean, seismologists said.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-9a96cd436d33552d8e08fbd7b777999eNaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110310203000http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110310/ap_on_re_as/as_indonesia_earthquakeAP - A powerful earthquake off Indonesia rattled the popular resort island of Bali early Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, officials said.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-7f0cc0b12c16f87f6435ee1f930c1095NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110310201600http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/99470/A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off Indonesia and East Timor early on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0100kyivpostenkyivpost-59c4a59d7c9453c95ae5b6bc00273079NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110310195100http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110310/ap_on_re_as/as_indonesia_earthquakeAP - A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off Indonesia and East Timor early on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-7863a38b88555c8455442aec30f709a1NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110310194500http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/asia/south-asia/pakistan/earthquake-jihad-the-role-of-jihadis-and-islamist-groups-after-the-october-2005-earthquake.aspxJawad Hussain Qureshi, Humanitarian Practice Network | 24 Jul 2006 Pakistan’s jihadi groups and other Islamist ‘humanitarian’ groups played a prominent role in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the aftermath of the 8 October earthquake. They conducted relief and reconstruction work, provided health....Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100crisisgroupencrisisgroup-7c7ae875bd962ee8ab2da5227d9efb0fUNbodiesTerroristAttackConflictNaturalDisastersSecurityCouncil33.718151 73.06054734.5542499446791 75.803540646533620110310144800http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1364124/Will-Earths-climate-patterns-disrupted-moon-passes-closest-point-19-years-week.html?ITO=1490The Internet is awash with amateur scientists warning that a 'supermoon' on March 19 could cause extreme weather such as an earthquake or volcanic activity.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:59:00 +0100dailymailendailymail-5bda8394e0f68b16b7eb59c02c5a26d0EuropeAidNaturalDisasters20110308155900