TOKYO (AP) -- A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds of people as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control. Tsunami warnings blanketed the entire Pacific, as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire U.S.
Hundreds Killed In Tsunami After 8.9 Japan Quake
By MALCOLM FOSTER, Associated Press: World
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 6:56am
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