Japan Earthquake Picture Story

Japan Earthquake Picture StoryA magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Friday, shaking office buildings in Tokyo and setting off a devastating tsunami that swept away cars and boats. The quake — the world’s fifth-largest since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey — struck at 2.46 p.m. local time.There were reports of injuries in Tokyo as officials tried to

Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quake

Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quakeA massive earthquake has hit the north-east of Japan, triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage.Japanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake.The quake has sparked fires in several areas including Tokyo, with at least 15 people reported dead.It