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| After Japan 8.9 earthquake, Tsunami watch set for Philippines east coast |
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PHIVOLCS TSUNAMI ALERT LEVEL is now 2. The concerned public is advised to BE ON ALERT FOR UNUSUAL WAVES. Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records of the tsunami in the Pacific, coastal areas in Philippine Provinces fronting the Pacific Ocean is expected to experience wave heights of at most 1 meter. People are advised to STAY AWAY FROM THE SHORELINE DURING THIS PERIOD. People SHOULD NOT GO TO THE COAST TO WATCH THE TSUNAMI. People whose houses are very near coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean are strongly advised to go farther inland. • Batanes Group of Islands •Cagayan •Ilocos Norte •Isabela •Quezon •Aurora •Camarines Norte •Camarines Sur •Albay •Catanduanes •Sorsogon
•Northern Samar •Eastern Samar •Leyte •Southern Leyte •Surigao del Norte •Surigao del Sur •Davao Oriental •Davao del Sur Source: http://www.ndcc.gov.ph/attachments/article/165/NDRRMC%20Update%20Tsunami%20Bulletin%20No.%202,%2011Mar2011,%203PM.pdf Comments (0)
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Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday at 1:45pm, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings. 
Only the coastal areas fronting the Pacific Ocean of the following provinces should keep watch:
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