Less than 10 hours ago ,there was a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake on the Pacific coast of Japan.This was followed by over 30 powerful aftershocks.The earthquake was so powerful that it is reported that the tremors were felt up to Beijing.Houses crumbled and cars were carried and tossed by the massive waves.
A tragedy of epic proportions is unfolding in Japan. There has already been a huge loss of human life and the worst is not yet over. There are over 80 fires raging around Japan including a massive fire at an oil refinery. Two nuclear plants are in danger and have been shut down. Thankfully, there are no reports of any radiation leaks.
Two of the airports have been shut down..There has been a complete breakdown of transport and communications systems. A ship carrying over a 100 passengers was swept into the sea by the tsunami. A passenger train has been reported as missing..
Even as the government tries to take control of the situation, offers of help and support are pouring in from all quarters of the world
.But the danger is not over. Nor is it confined to Japan. Over 50 countries located in the Pacific Rim face the danger of the tsunami which is already making its way across the Pacific Ocean. An alert has been sounded to all places in its path.Right now the gigantic wave is reported to be speeding towards the western coast of the USA. It is shortly expected to strike the coastal region of California.
People in the danger zones have been advised to stay away from the beaches and the sea. They have been asked to evacuate to higher lying ares. We hope and pray that these places do not feel the fury of the tsunami and that people follow the safety instructionas and remain safe.
But for Japan, its going to be a long night
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