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Live updates of developments after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, selected by Reuters.com editors and readers. To see updates from Reuters only, click "Options" and turn off comments.

Here's our latest report from Hawaii, updated as of 6.15 ET: www.reuters.com

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 11:55:31 AM
Hawaii ordered evacuations of coastal areas due to the threat of a tidal wave set off by Friday's earthquake in Japan as a tsunami warning was extended to the entire Pacific basin, except for the U.S. mainland and Canada.

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 11:55:55 AM
As Tsunami waves are just an hour away from Hawaii, can someone update on what happened to the Asian Islands feared to be swept away?

by Harry S 3/11/2011 11:56:08 AM
NHK video of water hitting Miyagi: Reuters has not verified this video.

by Reuters: Mark Kolmar 3/11/2011 11:56:52 AM
Countries covered by the tsunami warnings include Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. No word of any damage in those countries.

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 11:57:31 AM
What's about the nuclear plant? Fire under control? Melt down? Please update and answer.

by WulfKnight 3/11/2011 11:57:34 AM
Nuclear plants near Japan quake safely shut--IAEA

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 11:59:43 AM
That's the headline on our story here: www.reuters.com

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 11:59:55 AM
The four Japanese nuclear power plants closest to Friday's major earthquake in Japan have been safely shut down, the International Atomic Energy Agency said.

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:00:19 PM
Confused by statements that no tsunami warnings for mainland North America. NOAA lists California, Oregon and Alaska at warning level. Washington is at watch level

by beanfair 3/11/2011 12:00:32 PM
How about Singapore? Tsunami-warning there?

by Stan 3/11/2011 12:00:44 PM
Nothing in Singapore, which escaped the Asian tsunami despite its proximity

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:01:28 PM
Why is Thailand not on alert? Wouldnt it be affected witht he other countries in the Pacific region?

by Chris Last 3/11/2011 12:01:34 PM
in how much time tsunami expected to hit hawai island ? please reply

by mitesh 3/11/2011 12:01:38 PM
People in Hawaii seem to be using the hashtag #hitsunami to keep up to date with the latest developments. @GenePark tweets: "Latest estimates from PTWC: Honolulu Harbor expecting a 3-foot wave; Haleiwa 6.6 feet; Hilo 6.2 feet"

by Reuters_RossChainey 3/11/2011 12:02:15 PM
Hawaii State Civil Defense saying estimated first wave arrival time is 03:07 local time. www.scd.hawaii.gov

by Reuters: Mark Kolmar 3/11/2011 12:03:06 PM
Residents near Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have been told to evacuate, according to Jiji press.

by Reuters_RossChainey 3/11/2011 12:03:30 PM
From our latest Hawaii story: "The island of Kauai was expected to be the first hit in Hawaii because the tsunami was advancing from the west and would likely take 20 to 30 minutes to cross the entire state"

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:04:08 PM
Stan- Its more or less geographically impossible for a tsunami to hit Singapore. A blessing we're ever thankful for. Which is why we're always ready to help.

by Jane 3/11/2011 12:04:12 PM
Given the location of the earthquake would I be right in saying that SE asia is in no real danger?

by Simon G 3/11/2011 12:04:17 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by this disaster. This is truly an international catastrophe with literally the whole world watching, waiting and praying.

by from germany 3/11/2011 12:04:49 PM
Guardian (UK) are saying "Japanese police say the death toll from the earthquake now stands at 40, with 39 missing, AP reports"

by thenihilistcat 3/11/2011 12:04:59 PM
So does that mean that there is a more serious problem with the power plant?.

by kerianne 3/11/2011 12:05:04 PM
Kerianne, that appears to be the case as far as we know

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:05:20 PM
what about Guam? Any estimates?

by guam 3/11/2011 12:05:23 PM
Guam initially appeared to have emerged unscathed.

"So far no waves," Lorilee Crisostomo told Reuters by telephone from Guam, roughly an hour after the tsunami was first due, though forecasters set a four-hour window in which a wave could hit the island.

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:06:25 PM
wave is set to arrive in Hawaii in one hour.. 3:07, it's 2:06 now

by texan 3/11/2011 12:06:29 PM
Officials fear tsunami may have washed over entire islands in Pacific - CNN

by Hasna Sadik 3/11/2011 12:06:55 PM
Are there any evacuations on the North Coast of Oregon?

by curious on the west coast 3/11/2011 12:07:07 PM
How about Borneo island or malaysia...?

by Harida 3/11/2011 12:07:47 PM
Japanese news outlet Kyodo reports: "BREAKING NEWS: Death toll from Japan quake rises to over 50".

by Reuters: Mark Kolmar 3/11/2011 12:08:17 PM
None of those places are on tsunami alert

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:08:24 PM
Thanks for answer and update. Next question, as allowed: What's about the inner country side? What's with the cities, towns in the mountains? We've got family out there. We're afraid of that.

by WulfKnight 3/11/2011 12:08:33 PM
Oh no, how many plants are there? Is it 5?.

by kerianne 3/11/2011 12:08:40 PM
What's the security area for that type of japanese nuclear plants? We've family out there. Please answer, thanks.

by WulfKnight 3/11/2011 12:08:50 PM
receding tide on Guam

by guam 3/11/2011 12:08:53 PM
United States Coast Guard cutters heading out to sea now. Hopefully there will be no reason to rush back in.

by coastie 3/11/2011 12:08:57 PM
Our reporters in Japan are not noting any concerns about nuclear plants. From our latest economy update:

"Hokuriku Electric Co said all of three reactors at its Onagawa nuclear plant Japan shut down automatically after the quake, but no radioactive leaks were reported.

Electric Power Development (J-Power) also halted operations of its Isogo thermal power plant in Yokohama, Jiji reported"

by Reuters.com 3/11/2011 12:14:37 PM
6 powerplants

by takai 3/11/2011 12:15:02 PM
Yes, thank you for answers, our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this horrific event.

by kerianne 3/11/2011 12:15:04 PM
Receding tides in eastern indonesia (manado)

by bob 3/11/2011 12:15:06 PM
2.6 ft rise in water levels in Saipan being reported

by guam 3/11/2011 12:15:09 PM
Such an awful tragedy - my heart is always with you, now more than ever!

by Candiceexgaijin 3/11/2011 12:15:18 PM
Is the adminsitration coping with relief work?

by Ravi 3/11/2011 12:15:20 PM
What is the speed of the wave that is heading Hawaii?

by Ravi 3/11/2011 12:15:25 PM

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