An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 has hit Japan, making it the 5th largest quake ever recorded by the US Geological Survey. The quake also spawned a powerful tsunami that swept away everything in its path and engulfed the airport at Sendai. A ship carring 100 passengers was swept away. Assessments of dead and missing have just begun. Here is video of the tsunami sweeping inland in northeastern Japan:
Tsunami warnings have gone up from Russia to Hawaii, California and Oregon. In Hawaii, people have been ordered away from coastal areas.
Tsunami warnings have gone up from Russia to Hawaii, California and Oregon. In Hawaii, people have been ordered away from coastal areas.
