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Japan Earthquake: before and after

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            Aerial photos taken over Japan have revealed the scale of devastation across dozens of suburbs and tens of thousands of homes and businesses. Hover over each satellite photo to view the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami. Source: Google Sendai Airport © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Arahama in Sendai © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Fujitsuka in Sendai © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Yuriage in Natori © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Yuriage in Natori (looking west) © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Fukushima nuclear plant © Google, Digital Globe, GeoEye Kashim...

Japan 2

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A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds of people as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control. Hours later, the tsunami hit Hawaii and warnings blanketed the Pacific, as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire U.S. West Coast.   (30 total photos) Share this story Story tools 1 of 30 Link to this photo | Comments about this photo essay (1) Tsunami waves swirl near a port in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture (state) after Japan was struck by a strong earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, March 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY IN NORTH AMERICA, NO SALES  2...