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South Korea Issues Sea-Level Rise Warning in Wake of Japanese Earthquake


This image provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration on Jan. 1, 2024, shows an area in Japan where a major earthquake was reported, prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and advisories against rising sea levels in South Korea. (Yonhap)

This image provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration on Jan. 1, 2024, shows an area in Japan where a major earthquake was reported, prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and advisories against rising sea levels in South Korea. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea issued alerts on rising sea levels in parts of the East Sea on Monday following a major earthquake off Japan’s west coast.

 

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said a tsunami caused by a 7.6 magnitude quake hitting Ishikawa and nearby prefectures could result in a rise in sea levels off the east coast of South Korea.

The KMA said the tsunami could reach the coast off the eastern city of Gangneung by 6:29 p.m. and the southeastern town of Pohang by 7:17 p.m.

The KMA also estimated the tsunami will be under 50 centimeters in height, though it could increase as it reaches the shore.

Following the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the northwestern coast of the island of Honshu.

Japanese media said torrents of water could reach 5 meters in height, though there were no immediate reports of damage.
(Yonhap)

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