An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan early today. The quake — one of the largest in recorded history — triggered a 23-foot tsunami that battered Japan’s coast, killing hundreds and sweeping away cars, homes, buildings, and boats. Editors note: we’ll post more as the story develops — Lloyd Young (43 photos total)
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That photo of the Tsunami waves rippling upstream is chilling.
The photo of the approaching waves breaking before landfall is pretty damn scary as well.