Fires are raging out of control at an oil refinery in northeast of Tokyo. The fire walls are taller than some nearby buildings. Firefighters are unable to control the flames. People are trapped in floating buildings, cars, boats, and elsewhere. Search and rescue teams will need to start looking for survivors.
There is warning for Chile, Mexico, Marquais Island, Indonesia, Guam, Australia, Peru. The tsunami may hit these countries too.
Farm lands are destroyed. Businesses are destroyed. It is too early to tabulate the number of deads and survivors. A large quake, magnitude 8.9 hit northern Japan. The quake caused fires and massive damages.
Trains and subways services were suspended. Thousands of passengers are stranded. People are walking far away from home. They are talking on their cell phones. They want to find out about family members and friends.
The welfare facility collapsed. 4 people have been confirmed dead. So far, there is a report of one dead. A building collapsed on the woman. So far, we do not know how many people plunged to their deaths in their cars.
8 people are confirmed dead so far in 4 prefectures in northern Japan.
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Japan Hit by 8.9 Magnitude Quake
Japan is being hit by a massive earthquake at the time of the writing of this report. Bridges collapse into the ocean. Boats and cars loaded with passengers just fall into the waters. Nearby, some buildings catch fire. Complete buildings, offices and homes are floating away. Japan news agency reports that there are a lot of injuries and deaths. Where there was dry land does not exist anymore
Tsunami watches are going on Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, Guam, Indonesia, Russia, Marshall island, and many other countries. The island of Panjou on which Japan is located is hit by a major tsunami. The debris and water of the tsunami are traveling far inland. Tsunami waves are predicted to be higher.
It is predicting that the tsunami will cause many deaths inland. A building on fire is moving with the tsunami.
About an hour and 10 minutes ago, a major quake hit Japan.
Magnitude 8.9 quake hit Japan. Roads are destroyed. Airports are closed.
Foreign assistance will be requested and accepted by the government of Japan. The damages are very extensive.
The tsunami has been going up a river and taking away everything in its path: Farms, homes, trucks, businesses, and schools.
Tsunami watches are going on Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, Guam, Indonesia, Russia, Marshall island, and many other countries. The island of Panjou on which Japan is located is hit by a major tsunami. The debris and water of the tsunami are traveling far inland. Tsunami waves are predicted to be higher.
It is predicting that the tsunami will cause many deaths inland. A building on fire is moving with the tsunami.
About an hour and 10 minutes ago, a major quake hit Japan.
Magnitude 8.9 quake hit Japan. Roads are destroyed. Airports are closed.
Foreign assistance will be requested and accepted by the government of Japan. The damages are very extensive.
The tsunami has been going up a river and taking away everything in its path: Farms, homes, trucks, businesses, and schools.
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