Heisei: Northeastern Japan earthquake-tsunami disaster

Heisei: Northeastern Japan earthquake-tsunami disaster

Massive tsunami waves triggered by a major earthquake in northeastern Japan engulf houses in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 11, 2011. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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