Washed over area of Eastern Island after a tsunami generated by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Japan struck the refuge at 11:36 PM on Thursday, March 10th and continued for the next few hours. While Spit Island was completely washed over, Eastern. Subjects: Islands; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife impacts; Birds; Coastal environments; Marine birds; Weather impacts. Location: Pacific Islands. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: MIDWAY ATOLL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

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Keywords: birds, coastal, environments, impacts, islands, marine, refuges, weather, wildlife