Earthquake in Japan (Devastating PHOTOS)
A massive 8.9-magnitude quake hit northeast Japan on Friday, causing hundreds of deaths, more than 80 fires, and a 10-meter (33-ft) tsunami along parts of the country's coastline.
Buildings burn after an earthquake near Sendai Airport, northeastern Japan March 11, 2011.
People take shelter as a ceiling collapses in a bookstore during an earthquake in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 11, 2011.
Houses are swept by a tsunami in Natori City in northeastern Japan March 11, 2011.
Cars and airplanes swept by a tsunami are pictured among debris at Sendai Airport, northeastern Japan March 11, 2011. There were several strong aftershocks and a warning of a 10-meter tsunami following the quake, which also caused buildings to shake violently in the capital Tokyo.(REUTERS/KYODO)
Houses are in flame while the Natori river is flooded over the surrounding area by tsunami tidal waves in Natori city, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, March 11, 2011, after strong earthquakes hit the area.
