Those of us in the United States woke this morning to hear about a massive and devastating tsunami in Japan, the result of a powerful 8.9 earthquake off of the country’s northeast coast. At ASA our prayers are with the families of those who have been killed and hoping for the continued safety of the survivors.
Damage has also been reported in Hawaii and the West Coast of the US; mostly boats and docks hit by the surge. Boats that moved out to sea were unharmed. Beaches and piers are closed due to strong undertow and currents.
Here are some key places to get information about what’s going on:
I’ll be updating our Facebook and Twitter pages as there are new developments.
Youtube is compiling eyewitness footage that you can find here, and this video will give you an idea of the magnitude:
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