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Powerful Quake Jolts Alaska Towns, Produces Small Tsunami
Powerful Quake Jolts Alaska Towns, Produces Small Tsunami
Powerful Quake Jolts Alaska Towns, Produces Small Tsunami
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake off Alaska's southern coast has jolted some coastal communities and forced some residents to briefly scramble for higher ground over fears of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage late Tuesday in the sparsely populated area of the state...
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe
Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and G