Japan Earthquake Triggers Tsunami & Whale Death Mystery

Japan Quake Prompts Tsunami Warning and Unexplained Whale Fatalities There was a chilling sight on the beaches of Japan. The beached carcasses were one of the first signs of trouble from last week's quake. At least four whales beached during a rush of tremors after a sustained 8.8-magnitude quake shook the region. The quake, which rattled the seafloor near Japan's eastern coastline before dawn Saturday, not only jolted the land, but it also sent fear into the hearts of its people — raising concerns across the Pacific on the island to its east as well as as far away as Russia, Alaska and Hawaii. A Morning of Chaos: Earthquake Rocks Japan In the early hours, Japan was rocked by a seismic event ranked among the most intense in recent memory. The magnitude? A staggering 8.8—strong enough to cause widespread structural damage and trigger panic from Tokyo to Sapporo. As sirens blared and alerts were issued , civilians were seen climbing to higher ground. In Hokkaido, Japan’s nort...