Tsunami Expected to Hit Northeastern Japan

I just read this news, and it's very sad...

Tsunami is expected to hit Northern Japan after 8.1 magnitude earthquake. Japan's meteorological agency says an incoming tsunami will be at least 6 1/2 feet high and Pacific coast residents are advised to flee to higher ground.

It's very shocking and I pray that they'll all be safe. Christmas is about one month away, I hope it will be a joyful one this year and it won't be like Tsunami 2004.