Much of the Pacific area is in danger of being hit by a huge tsunami after an enormous earthquake measuring 8.9 struck Tokyo on Friday morning. It was the largest recorded in the country for over 140 years.
The earthquake centred about 250 miles north-east of Tokyo, and the waves from the tsunami devastated the coast. Hundreds are already reported missing or dead, with the toll expected to rise significantly once the chaos subsides.
The tsunami warning is very serious for many of the Pacific islands, as the waves could be large enough to create severe damage, and the alert has now been extended to North and South America.
More information is being reported constantly, although new areas are being hit each hour by the waves, with extraordinary live video footage showing coastlines becoming submerged by the incredible volumes of water.
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