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A massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami in northeastern Japan killing hundreds. [Reuters] The 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday afternoon, creating gigantic waves. [Reuters] Water submerged highways in the city of Sendai as the tsunami struck [AFP] The quake shook Japan and roads in many cities caved in. [AFP] Thousands ran out of buildings in panic and were left in a state of shock. [Reuters] Countries around the Pacific basin were put on tsunami alert. [Reuters] Fires broke out and Japan's nuclear industry was on alert as reactors shut down automatically as a safety precaution. [Reuters] The tidal waves swept away cars, boats, homes and people as the tsunami overwhelmed coastal barriers. [AFP] The magnitude of Friday's quake was the highest ever recorded in Japan [Reuters] Train services in capital Tokyo were suspended following the quake. [GALLO/GETTY] Given the scale of the disaster, it will be days before the extent of damage is finally known. [AFP]
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In pictures: Japan disaster
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A massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami in northeastern Japan killing hundreds. [Reuters];*;The 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday afternoon, creating gigantic waves. [Reuters];*;Water submerged highways in the city of Sendai as the tsunami struck [AFP];*;The quake shook Japan and roads in many cities caved in. [AFP];*;Thousands ran out of buildings in panic and were left in a state of shock. [Reuters];*;Countries around the Pacific basin were put on tsunami alert. [Reuters];*;Fires broke out and Japan(***)s nuclear industry was on alert as reactors shut down automatically as a safety precaution. [Reuters];*;The tidal waves swept away cars, boats, homes and people as the tsunami overwhelmed coastal barriers. [AFP];*;The magnitude of Friday(***)s quake was the highest ever recorded in Japan [Reuters];*;Train services in capital Tokyo were suspended following the quake. [GALLO/GETTY];*;Given the scale of the disaster, it will be days before the extent of damage is finally known. [AFP]
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