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Tsunami Hit Japan situation today after 8.8 earthquake

Tsunami Hit Japan situation today after 8.8 earthquake ; A 33ft tsunami has devastated northern coastal areas of Japan after a powerful 8.9 magnitude megaquake rocked the capital Tokyo.

The huge wave hit the port in the country's Sendai city, sending ships crashing into the shore and carrying cars and buildings through the streets of towns.

At least three people have died following the earthquake, which has obliterated Tokyo's Disneyland car park and caused large fires at sites including an oil refinery in nearby Iichihara. Large aftershocks continue to hit the capital, following an initial tremor so strong it was felt 1,500 miles away in the Chinese capital Beijing.

Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan said there had been no nuclear plant radiation leak caused by the disaster. But airports and portshave been closed and the Shinkansen 'bullet' train stopped.

Millions of homes are without power and Tokyo's fire department reported several people were injured when a roof caved in at a graduation ceremony in the city.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has put in place a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific, including Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hawaii and Australia. For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today

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