Japan Earth Quake - Eye Witness Footage

Japan's most powerful earthquake in centuries struck yesterday, triggering fires, deadly 10m (33ft) waves and tsunami alerts across at least 20 countries.

By last night, the death toll was estimated at more than 1,000, most of them drowned -- a toll which looks sure to rise significantly in the coming hours and days with many thousands reported missing. And fears about potential nuclear disaster were raised when emergencies were declared at two plants. One was planning to release radioactive vapour to ease pressure on the reactor.

The massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit the north of the country 230 miles (373km) from Tokyo. Near the epicentre and in the worst-hit Miyagi Prefecture, houses toppled over or collapsed, burying dozens of people. Extraordinary television images showed a tide of muddy water sweeping cars and houses across open land at high speed.

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[elijahking100]

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[Rogue3269]

If you live in a part of the world prone to earthquakes...why would you stack stuff on top of your tv?

[razee911]

why you go back home???

[lilNeazy]

chuck norris had to sneeze

[mamainmancj]

All have sinned against the holy God of the bible and fallen short. Repent turn from all sin and put your trust Alone in Jesus Christ!!! Or greater disaster then the japan earthquake will be your eternity.

[OwnMyCreations]

comon little asian get in your little smart car and drive away o wate we forgot the mac ONO

[Tutovillage]

@TheLOFTINESS In Japan, Earthquake is like Rain or Snow :) it happens frequently a year.

[053dntjr]

Fantastic!

[bennyblanco98]

Wow!!!!*****•••••••

[gymikk]

I see many car plastic model kits　LOL