tsunami
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Residents in Nagekeo, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated earlier Saturday -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists witnessed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
A stream of people could be seen moving inland on motorbikes after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Authorities have not reported any casualties, but said tsunami waves between 19 and 30 centimetres have been detected.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Fukushima earthquake and tsunami of 2011 in Japan caused major damage to the nearby Iwaki museum with damage to some of the fossils in their collections.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
As they have for millennia, the residents of Tohoku have worked to memorialize those they lost—to preserve their memories of loved ones and create lasting reminders of the tsunami for future generations.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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