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A massive/huge/giant earthquake/temblor/tremor has struck off the coast of/in/near Japan/Indonesia/Chile, causing widespread damage/destruction/devastation. Rescue efforts are underway/ongoing/commencing as authorities/officials/governments scramble to assess/evaluate/determine the full extent/scale/magnitude of the disaster. Meanwhile,In other new