The 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan around 2:40pm on March 11, 2011. Tsunami sirens immediately began warning citizens to get to higher ground. They were well prepared but had little warning to get to safety. Above, houses tossed around like they don't weigh a thing, lie amongst the debris.
Tsunami waves crashing into the city
A yacht tossed around in the waves, is found on top of a house after the debris settled
A mans hand caught between the rubble...so sad. This was the worst earthquake to hit Japan. The earthquake, which ranked 9.0 on the Richter scale, didn't even cause the most damage. The devastation from the tsunami was much worse. The death toll is estimated in the tens of thousands. This natural disaster has had me captivated. I've been intrigued to watch the news, home videos, and any updates on the citizens of Japan. My prayers are with you, bless you all!
1 comment:
Those are scary pics dude. One reason glad we aren't living on an island. Oregon coast had to be evacuated, nothing happened thank goodness.
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