Massive Tsunami Devastates Japan; Hawaii Braces for Huge Wave, US West Coast On Alert

AOL NEWS: The biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began almost 150 years ago smashed into the country's northeast coast today, triggering a 32-foot tsunami that washed away everything in its path. Japanese television showed the vast wall of debris-filled water sweeping away cars, ships and even buildings.

The Red Cross in Geneva said the wave was higher than some Pacific islands, and a warning has been issued for the whole of the Pacific Basin, including Hawaii, the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Authorities in Hawaii have ordered the evacuation of coastal areas.

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"Brace yourself for more severe weather, earthquakes, and volcanic activity for next 8-10 days."- Watcher's Lamp warning from Thursday, March 10, 2011.

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