Japan's earthquake and tsunami explained
A massive earthquake has hit the north-east of Japan, triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage.
Japanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake.
Seismologist Dr Roger Musson explains how the enormous tsunami was triggered.
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