Japan has issued a warning that the tsunami situation in the Pacific Ocean region, triggered by a massive earthquake in Russia, could last for more than 24 hours.
A spokesperson from Japan’s Meteorological Agency told CNN, “The destructive power of a tsunami depends on the magnitude of the earthquake. Given the scale of the earthquake in Russia that caused this tsunami, we are concerned that the tsunami situation may persist even after 24 hours.”
Early Wednesday morning, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Far East region of Kamchatka, followed by a 6.9-magnitude aftershock. The earthquake triggered waves up to 4 meters (12 feet) high that struck Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island.
Waves continue to hit Japan’s northern and eastern coasts, though their height has not exceeded 2-3 feet so far.
“Our concern is what will happen during high tide. If the tsunami situation continues, the size, height, and strength of the waves will naturally be much greater. We urge everyone to remain vigilant,” the spokesperson told CNN.
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