Tsunami arrives in northern Hokkaido, Japan. Tsunami warnings have been issued in many coastal areas along the Pacific.
After a strong earthquake occurred near the east coast of Russia, the United States issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii, and Japan also issued a tsunami alert. The tsunami warning system under the U.S. National Weather Service stated in its announcement: "A tsunami that may cause damage along the coasts of all islands in Hawaii has been triggered", and called for immediate emergency action to protect lives and property. In addition to Hawaii, the Aleutian Islands have also issued a tsunami warning, and alerts have been received on the west coast of the United States and Canada. Furthermore, the U.S. meteorological department also pointed out that countries such as the Philippines, Russia, and Pacific island countries such as Yap and the Marshall Islands may also face tsunami threats. The Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK has interrupted its normal programming to broadcast tsunami warning information, and urged coastal residents to evacuate quickly. According to the latest information from NHK, a 30-centimeter-high tsunami has already reached the northern part of Hokkaido in Japan.
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