// 2011 Sendai Earthquake & Tsunami
On March 11th 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off of the North East coast of Japan. As shown in the following image, the resultant tsunami moved inland, destroying everything in its path and creating a crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. 
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There are currently 114 countries and 24 international agencies offering assistance. Already teams from 14 regions have arrived to help.
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Added on March 17, 2011 at 10:46 pm to Japan Earthquake 2011
US President Barack Obama makes a speech to the nation on his dedication to supporting Japan through this most trouble of times. He also emphasizes that there is little chance dangerous levels of radiation will hit North America.
US President Barack Obama makes a speech to the nation on his dedication to supporting Japan through this most trouble of times. He also emphasizes that there is little chance dangerous levels of radiation will hit North America.
Added on March 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm to Japan Earthquake 2011
A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes on record slammed Japan's eastern coast on Friday, killing thousands of people as it swept away ships, cars and homes. This footage was filmed from a helicopter.
A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes on record slammed Japan's eastern coast on Friday, killing thousands of people as it swept away ships, cars and homes. This footage was filmed from a helicopter.
Added on March 17, 2011 at 5:11 pm to Japan Earthquake 2011
Japanese military helicopters have been dumping tonnes of sea water on the damaged reactors at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in north east Japan.
Japanese military helicopters have been dumping tonnes of sea water on the damaged reactors at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in north east Japan.
