Chronology of Japan's Tsunami Earthquake

An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale that followedthe Tsunami on the coast of northeastern Japan, has devastatedsome areas of the State Sakura. A moment later, Japan'sMeteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the entireeast coast of Japan facing the Pacific Ocean, including 20countries that come into contact with the ocean.

Chronology of strong earthquake shaking began at 14:46 local time. Large vortex then look appeared on the Sea of Japan facingthe Pacific Ocean. This is sure going to happen Tsunami. About30 minutes later a magnitude 7.4 aftershock occurred SR.

Japan Meteorological Agency then issued a tsunami warning forthe entire east coast of Japan, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean,including 20 countries in direct contact with the ocean. A number ofIndonesian territory is included.

In the video the local television station, seen by tsunami wavesswept the downtown area and dragging the vehicles on the streets.Thousands of vehicles swept away along with other materials. The tsunami also swept the industrial estates and settlements.

A number of aftershocks in the vicinity of the center of the quaketriggered a second tsunami. Pictures from local television showedthe wall of roaring water waves of the sea to the mainland.

Agricultural region in Sendai, swept by ocean waves that carrydebris.


source: http://www.metrotvnews.com/

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