Japan Earthquake And Tsunami 2011 (VIDEOS)

A deadly 8.9 earthquake struck Japan, one of the largest earthquakes in the history of Japan.

A massive 23-foot tsunami also hit the coast killing hundreds, leveling homes, and sweeping away cars and boats. 200 to 300 bodies were found in the northeastern coastal city of Sendai, according to the AP.

For live updates and coverage, click here.

To see exactly where the earthquake struck and the areas affected, click here.

Much of the quake's widespread destruction was captured on film. Some of the most dramatic videos are below.

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[Patricia Hinchliff]

05:01 PM on 04/21/2011

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The Timeless Message Tour features two of the 13 Grandmothers at a screening of their documentary "For the Next 7 Generations". Join Grandmothers Agnes Pilgrim Baker, Takelma Elder and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance, Oglala Sioux Elder, and Ambassador Jyoti for a night to remember as they share their mission and wisdom and introduce the film documenting the coming together of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. A short Q\&A follows the screening.
About the film and the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers:
Originating from all four corners of the world, these 13 wise women elders, shamans and medicine women first came together in 2004 at a peace gathering. Moved by their concern for our planet, they formed an alliance for a peaceful and sustainable planet.
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[Patricia Hinchliff]

10:42 PM on 04/21/2011

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[CalmDawn]

11:08 AM on 04/14/2011

Could we have some updated reporting on what's going on in Japan, in particular with the cleanup and the nuclear plant disaster? To post these videos is to support my assertion that the U.S. Media is obsessed with all things video. If we don't have shocking video to show, we can't tell a story anymore.

[Sathya Conikee]

04:01 AM on 03/17/2011

my
'heartfull prayers to the people of Japan and i request everyone to pray for the people of Japan.
sathya cn
bangalore

[Diana Dewi]

02:55 AM on 03/15/2011

Dear all friends
Let us all pray for Japan.
http://news-gossip.net/archives-87-world-musician-japan-tsunami-fundraiser.html

[lpmusic]

05:45 PM on 03/15/2011

yes let us pray for mankind )

[Trendefy]

02:59 AM on 03/14/2011

To All De Friends

Each Of Us In Mother Earth Should Think Of A Way Of Contributing To The Relief Fund
Of Japans Worst Disaster To Ensure Every Victim Ve

A 2nd CHANCE TO REBUILD THEIR TORN APART LIVES

Even If Its A Dollar , De Amount Will Gradually Build Up.

Thanking Everyone For Their Kind Thoughts And Actions

AJ

As
All Of Us Are A Part Of One
Loving , Caring , Sensitive Earth

[Derek Ecirp]

12:52 AM on 03/14/2011

This is an epic song just made march 11th after i watched the news of Japan. Its dedicated to everyone that lost their lives. WHY ARE THESE EARTHQUAKES HAPPENING? Also everyone please i would like to bring to your attention HAARP. if you dont know what it is by now. you may want to ask yourself why you dont. research it. and when you get a chance please listen to my song and give me some feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgQDnbnugdQ

[AlexanderG33]

05:16 PM on 03/14/2011

Alright, seriously Derek. Enough about your stupid song. You are seriously obsessed with pushing it in peoples faces. It's like you woke up today, turned on the news, watched all this and the only thing you could think of.. "time for some serious exposure for my music career." You care nothing about Japan or the people in it. If you did, you would not be sitting on this all day reminding people to "go check out your song." Heads up dude, we don't care about your crappy mixed down rap. We care about what is going on over there... If you did care, you would be doing something like donating money, or organizing some sort of fundraiser to help those in need over there. Not to mention, the song is absolutely terrible. If you can't take constructive criticism.. well, give up trying to do anything musically. Say what you want in dispute man, but I created this account for the sole purpose of telling you shut up already. My heart bleeds for the people in Japan, I don't need to see some low life trying to benefit off of their misfortune.

[AlexanderG33]

05:22 PM on 03/14/2011

Question Derek. If you care so much about what has happened over there.. why are you sitting on this reminding people to go check your song out? Constantly? Like, every 5th comment has a reply from you with some reason to check this song out? Why not do something useful like donating money? Or organizing a fund raiser? It's like you're trying to benefit musically off of others misfortune... interesting.

[Taymullah]

03:15 AM on 03/12/2011

Well, instead of running and hiding I'll be the first to eat my words. The situation that has been described in so many ways as not serious in regards to the reactors is now, well quite serious.

Fukushima fuel cores are melting at 2000C and dropping onto steel floor....apparently

[Derek Ecirp]

09:44 AM on 03/13/2011

ya its terrible it made me cry when i saw the news. then i made this song as a tribute to the victims. its my heart spilling for a japan. i put it on youtube. let me know what you think people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgQDnbnugdQ - the tribute for japan earthquake 2011

[SnapShots]

02:36 AM on 03/12/2011

One of top stories on Al Jazeera right now:
Japan fears nuclear plant meltdown

[lulubelle1956]

12:56 AM on 03/12/2011

Damage at two Japan nuclear plants prompts evacuations
Los Angeles Times - all 2394 related »

[Y3rMawm]

10:45 PM on 03/11/2011

Amazing video. Once again, nature takes mere moments to wipe the slate clear of decades of human activity. A chance to rebuild, and do it better.

[Derek Ecirp]

09:45 AM on 03/13/2011

ya man. your not wrong. listen to my lyrics in my tribute. i think me and you have something in common.... tribute to the victims. its my heart spilling for a japan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgQDnbnugdQ - the tribute for japan earthquake 2011

[Harvee Wallbanger]

09:07 PM on 03/11/2011

In #9, those Wal-mart employees are to be commended for saving the wine...

[crave1984]

08:55 PM on 03/11/2011

No one can stop our nature when it's strikes"Just pray for those who are affected>>>>>>

[bbriani3842]

10:24 PM on 03/11/2011

Nothing fails like prayer ...

[rigormrtis]

12:56 AM on 03/12/2011

Surely you can find a more appropriate forum for your close-mindedness.

[Mary Ann Tan Ang]

03:42 PM on 03/15/2011

agree to you,,instead of posting suchthings why we dont pray for those who is affected....or send some donations.be thankful cos we are safe.

[proggirl]

08:24 PM on 03/11/2011

There are many times when it's great to joke about Godzilla. This is not one of those times.

[Rynox]

09:53 PM on 03/11/2011

...Or joke about the high quality of the video & photos coming out of Japan?

[Kevin Phillips]

12:40 AM on 03/12/2011

Ah, come on! It's ALWAYS time to joke about Godzilla.

(Sorry but some of us are of the "You have to laugh in the face of tragedy or it it just paralyzes you" philosophy.)

[Russ Gooberman]

07:55 PM on 03/11/2011

"Radiation 1,000 times greater than normal."

Ridiculously meaningless sensationalist headline. If normal radiation levels are near zero, a thousand times that wouldn't pose a danger to anyone.

You may as well be reporting a Godzilla attack, cretins.

[brux]

09:19 PM on 03/11/2011

I am glad someone else is pointing this out. I am wary of nuclear in the US because of the history of bad faith of American corporations, but France and Japan have done a good job, and that story makes it sound like the reactor is failing or frying people and that is not the case.

[Genders]

12:46 AM on 03/12/2011

Really? what is the average background radiation in the world? What is a 1000 times that.