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Washed Up Boat in Washington State Confirmed Japan Tsunami Debris

A twenty-foot fiberglass boat that washed ashore at Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington on June 15, 2012 came from Japan after it was swept out to sea after a tsunami in 2011, according to state and federal officials. Continue reading

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Washington Governor Announces State Actions to Address Japan Tsunami Debris

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today directed the state’s Military Department Emergency Management Division to lead a coordinated state effort to address potential tsunami debris floating onto Washington state beaches, and ensure Washington shores remain clean and safe. “The federal … Continue reading

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