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8.9 magnitude earthquake hits north-east Japan
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Tsunamis causing major damage
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A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 4-meter tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland. Fires triggered by the quake burned out of control up and down the coast, including one at an oil refinery.
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New York Times: Updates and Video of the Quake and Tsunami, in Japan and Elsewhere has collected the most telling footage of this disaster as well maps and other information. Reply to this
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Before and Afters
I used to live in Sendai, Miyagi. This is just absolutely devastating. Reply to this
I used to live in Sendai, Miyagi. This is just absolutely devastating. Reply to this
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Hi Jo. Knowing your love for Japan, this must be a terrible shock to you. Hope you are ok.
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Thanks John. Still trying to get in touch with one friend, I'm sure she's ok though. Reply to this
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My wife has a niece who teaches at the K International School in Tokyo - Diana Hudson. As far as we know she is ok but two relatives in earthquakes in a few weeks is too many! Reply to this
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Some people were in both :-(
I've heard from the friend I was trying to get in contact with. As it turns out, fortunately she was away at the time. Probably sounds wierd, but part of me wishes I was actually over there right now. Reply to this
I've heard from the friend I was trying to get in contact with. As it turns out, fortunately she was away at the time. Probably sounds wierd, but part of me wishes I was actually over there right now. Reply to this
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i feel you jo. give me a ticket and a shovel and i would be there in a heartbeat.
All of my friends from Japan live in Sendai. It was where I lived for 3 years. I would give anything just to know that everybody is alright. Reply to this
All of my friends from Japan live in Sendai. It was where I lived for 3 years. I would give anything just to know that everybody is alright. Reply to this
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We have TravelBloggers blogging from Japan.
Pray for the people who have suffered from the quake disaster.
Pray for the people who have suffered from the quake disaster.
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Brian aka The International just moved to Japan 3 months ago. These are his blog entries. 03.15.2011 Fundraiser for earthquake in Japan
UPDATE IN OSAKA 03.14.2011 Earthquake report from Osaka, Japan
BREAKING NEWS! 03.11.2011 Earthquake report in Osaka, Japan
UPDATE IN OSAKA 03.14.2011 Earthquake report from Osaka, Japan
BREAKING NEWS! 03.11.2011 Earthquake report in Osaka, Japan
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i would like to post another fundraising organization here!
If your interested in not just donating money, but food and supplies, places go to Second Harvest Japan and donate. They are a wonderful organization and they are currently accepting donations just for the earthquake victims. Reply to this
If your interested in not just donating money, but food and supplies, places go to Second Harvest Japan and donate. They are a wonderful organization and they are currently accepting donations just for the earthquake victims. Reply to this
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Wow, just stumbled on this post, it's been 10 months since the quake. Thankfully order did not break down, and lots of good people chipped in however they could. Strange seeing this so long after. Reply to this
