Article 6Z0DW 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Japan

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Early Wednesday morning, one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia's east coast, sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Alaska and Hawaii. Close by in Japan, the 8.8-magnitude quake triggered emergency sirens and memories of the devastating 2011 tsunami. Host Marco Werman speaks with Moe Miyake, a 22-year-old studying environment and information studies at Keio University. She lives with her parents in Chigasaki on Japan's Pacific coast.

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