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Japan tsunami warning issued after powerful earthquake off northern coast – Follow the latest updates

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Justin McQuarrie

Tsunami warning issued due to strong earthquake off the coast of northern Japan A strong earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning for the region. The quake, which recorded a preliminary magnitude of 7.4, struck at around 4:53 p.m. (7:53 p.m. Japan time) off … Read more

The Northern Lights may be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight.

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Infographic detailing geomagnetic storm watches published April 17-18.

Aurora chasers, be careful! A rapid surge of solar wind is currently hurtling toward Earth at speeds of up to 430 miles per second (700 kilometers per second), conditions that could generate geomagnetic storms tonight (April 17) and tomorrow (April 18). NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has announced a moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm watch, but … Read more