An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan a few hours ago and subsequently triggered a tsumani that may hit Taiwan.
I'm comforted because I live in the West, although in a harbor city.
Still, here in Donggang, a warning just went over the loudspeakers instructing people to stay away from the beaches. Nobody really knows what to expect, exactly. My Taiwanese coworker said this is the first time a public warning was broadcast, here. Another coworker said it's expected, if at all, to reach Taiwan in about an hour ~5:30ish. My coworkers don't seem to be worried.
I'm currently at school and will be until 5:30. After, I'll scramble home to my fourth floor apartment and keep my eyes peeled.
(update: the warning is lifted. The waves that did hit Taiwan were just 12cm high.)
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