New Quake Hits Central Japan: Disaster Strikes Twice

Donate $10 to Japan Via the Salvation Army

Jacqueline Winslow
Just hours after the massive quake, another massive one hit 105 miles north of Tokyo. According to Yahoo! , a disaster of this magnitude caused buildings to sway. After the earlier event, the effects of today's natural destruction are felt beyond the initial area of impact.

Northeast Japan has felt dozens of aftershocks since the 8.9 tumbling upheaval. Nature has unleashed her fury as the shocks were felt across Japan. The earthquake was not in the same location as the earlier quake although no immediate damage has been confirmed.

Police have reported 200 to 300 bodies have been found in the northeastern coastal city of Sendia, as this was the closest to the epicenter. This comes hours after the massive wall of water plummeted through cities that weren't expecting the ravaging water to devastate their cities.

Large waves hit Japan's shores, the large fishing boat and other vessels were forced to ride the high waves ashore. The force of the wave was so forceful, there were cars submerged in the water as if they were in a large tub of water. To see the pictures, it almost seems surreal, yet the reality has only started to sink into the men and women affected by this natural disaster.

The tsunami made its way across the coastal cities taking whatever was in its path back out to sea. From cars, to homes, to other debris - it left no prisoners. As the water began to subside, flames burst out of home. This was probably from the gas pipes that burst. As night fell, thousands were left without power or homes as they struggled to survive in the freezing temperatures of Tokyo.

With 178 confirmed to be killed, another 584 still missing. Police have also reported that 947 people are suffering from injuries. Japan will continue to uncover the hurt, dead, and missing throughout the next few hours and days. Time is the only thing that can bring back normalcy to these distraught people.

For those who would like to donate to those affected in Japan, they can give to the Salvation Army. "Here's how you can help The Salvation Army in Japan: Text "Japan" or "Quake" to 80888 to make a $10 donation to the #salarmy Go to the Mobile Cause to learn more.."

Published by Jacqueline Winslow

J. Marie L. is a author of The Bargain. She is also a virtual assistant serving clients all across the country. As a home school mom, her favorite subjects to teach are American history, government, and poli...  View profile

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