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This is too much to take. Could. Not. Imagine.
First ground photo of the tsunami in Japan following a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake (twitpic)
Based on all available data, a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter. An investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii. If tsunami waves impact Hawaii the estimated earliest arrival of the first tsunami wave is 2:59 a.m. HST Friday, March 11.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center • Regarding whether or not the Japanese tsunami will hit the U.S. Short answer: Possibly Hawaii (there’s a tsunami watch), likely not California.
While some make ill-timed Godzilla jokes, others are reporting that NBC News producers had to climb up the worst set of stairs ever. Note: Perspective is a good thing.
Japan quake Tsunami travel times graphic, via US government.
Via BBC: “Russia evacuates 11,000 people from areas that could be affected by #tsunami, including Kuril islands and Sakhalin island”
First ground photo of tsunami damage following a massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan (twitpic)
Raw video, from Reuters, of a tsunami wave sweeping across farmland in northeastern Japan. Absolutely terrifying.
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We still don’t know the full scale of the damage, but considering what happened after the earthquake in Kobe, this will certainly lead the government to compile an emergency budget.Mizuho Research Institute Senior Economist Yasuo Yamamoto • Offering an early view of what the quake means for Japan’s economy and government. Short answer: It’s really bad.
A screengrab from Japanese TV shows what appears to be a whirlpool which has formed in the sea, and what looks like a fishing boat (off-screen) stuck in its grip.
Cars and boats float underneath a bridge in Japan following a massive tsunami that was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake. (NHK via CNN)
It’d be one thing if they were fish. But they’re giant hunks of metal.
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