3-meter tsunami reached nuclear plant after powerful Japan quake

A tsunami measuring about 3 meters high reached the Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture following a powerful earthquake that shook central Japan last week but caused no major safety problems, its operator said Tuesday.According to Hokuriku Electric Power Co., the tsunami reached the facility at about 5:45 p.m., approximately 90 minutes after a 7.6-magnitude quake hit the region on New Year's Day.The tsunami did not damage the plant, as it is built about 11 meters above sea level and has a 4-meter tall seawall, the utility said.The tsunami's height was not immediately known as d…READ FULL ARTICLE