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Lost city of Atlantis, swamped by tsunami, may be found

A U.S.-led research team may have finally located the lost city of Atlantis, the legendary metropolis believed swamped by a tsunami thousands of years ago in mud flats in southern Spain.

 

Japan quake causes emergencies at 5 nuke reactors

Japan declared states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake. Thousands of residents were evacuated as workers struggled to get the reactors under control to prevent meltdowns....

 

Waves Hit Hawaii and Head Toward California

Waves Hit Hawaii and Head Toward California

Waves generated by the quake have forced evacuations in Hawaii and tsunami warnings for the West Coast.

 

Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

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. West Coast....

 

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