Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quake
Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quake source : BBC Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quake A massive earthquake has hit the north-east of Japan, triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage. Japanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake. The quake has sparked fires in several areas including Tokyo, and numerous casualties are feared. It struck about 250 miles (400km) from the capital at a depth of 20 miles. There have been powerful aftershocks. The tremor hit at 1446 local time (0546 GMT). Seismologists say it is one of the largest earthquakes to hit Japan for many years. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx At the scene Roland Buerk BBC News, Tokyo When the earthquake hit, buildings in Tokyo swayed. Walking was like crossing the deck of a ship at sea. People poured down from their