Japan evacuated more than 320,000 people today as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive earthquake sent waves up to 1.20 metres high barrelling into its long Pacific coastline.
Seawater swells inundated buildings in several harbours. Authorities warned coastal communities to stay on high alert and keep clear of the shore as more powerful tsunami waves could follow.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage.
Japan's "major tsunami alert" -- warning of the threat of monster waves that could top three metres -- was the country's first in more than 15 years.
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