A: Hey, did you catch the news?
B: Nope, what's up?
A: There was a big earthquake off northern Japan! This guy named Suppasri Anawat, who's an expert in tsunami stuff, said the highest wave hit a place called Kuji Port.
B: When was this?
A: It happened on Monday. He also said that the wave was 70 centimeters high and arrived at the port as the fifth wave around one and a half hours later after the first wave reached the site.
B: That's scary! What did he say about why it wasn't worse?
A: He said the waves came when the tide was low, but if they had hit at high tide, there could have been more damage. So, he's advising people not to let their guard down even if the first wave is small and stay in safe places until all warnings are lifted.
B: Nope, what's up?
A: There was a big earthquake off northern Japan! This guy named Suppasri Anawat, who's an expert in tsunami stuff, said the highest wave hit a place called Kuji Port.
B: When was this?
A: It happened on Monday. He also said that the wave was 70 centimeters high and arrived at the port as the fifth wave around one and a half hours later after the first wave reached the site.
B: That's scary! What did he say about why it wasn't worse?
A: He said the waves came when the tide was low, but if they had hit at high tide, there could have been more damage. So, he's advising people not to let their guard down even if the first wave is small and stay in safe places until all warnings are lifted.
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Summary
Large earthquake off northern Japan; highest tsunami wave hit Kuji Port on Monday, approximately 70 centimeters high and arrived as the fifth wave. Tsunami expert Suppasri Anawat notes that damage could have been greater if waves had hit at high tide. Advice is given to remain vigilant and stay
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251212_03/#conversation
Date: Dec. 12, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-12
Created: 2025/12/12 06:40
Updated: 2025/12/12 07:36
Last Read: 2025/12/12 07:36