Japan issues tsunami warning with waves sparked by 7.1 magnitude earthquake expected to hit shores in MINUTES
The first waves hit the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu - less than 30 minutes after the first 6.9 magnitude quake struck.Warnings have been issued for several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of Shikoku, according to public broadcaster NHK.
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake was followed by a 7.1 quake off the island of Kyushu, the US Geological Survey said.Shocking footage taken at a bowling alley shows TV screens swinging violently from the ceiling as shaking lasts for more than two minutes.Japan's government has set up a special task force in response to the quakes.Helen Flanagan reveals heartbreaking real reason behind Scott Sinclair splitThree people are still missing after the disaster.
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