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What is a tsunami warning?
A tsunami warning is an alert issued when a significant earthquake with the potential to generate a tsunami has occurred. It advises coastal communities to evacuate immediately. In this story, a warning was issued as a precaution after the powerful earthquake, but thankfully, it was cancelled when no significant sea level rise was observed.
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