Japan’s National Meteorological Administration has warned of a possible tsunami wave about one meter high approaching the shores of Japan’s remote Izu islands in the Pacific Ocean. writes about this RIA News.
The warning was issued in response to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the Pacific Ocean.
Tsunami waves are expected to reach the Izu island group at approximately 11:30 local time (05:30 Moscow time).
Residents of the area, whose total number is about 100 people, are asked not to approach the shore, as even a small wave can knock people off their feet.
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