Megaquake aftermath in Miyagi Pref.

Megaquake aftermath in Miyagi Pref.

KESENNUMA, Japan - Local residents walk to see damage to their homes in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 15, 2011. The area was hit hard by the historic earthquake and tsunami disasters on March 11.

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