JAPAN is bracing for minor tsunamis after two powerful earthquakes struck off Indonesia. Three people are believed dead in the West Papua province.
Japan’s Pacific coast could see some minor tsunami waves on Sunday Waves up to 50cm could reach the Pacific sides of islands from the Okinawan chain to the main island of Honshu, it said in an advisory, which is less significant than an urgent warning.
The agency advised people from going near beaches and estuaries.
Source: news.com.au
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