Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day.
Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.
A powerful earthquake, with its epicentre in the Kamchatka region, triggered tsunami warnings to be issued in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii.
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