Japan Before and After Earthquake and Tsunami

Photos from the GeoEye satellite imaging company from before and after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan show sobering views from above of the disaster.

Village wiped out near Fukushima nuclear power plant

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After

Fukushima II nuclear power plant

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South of Fukushima nuclear plant

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After

Iwaki beach

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After

Ueda in Iwaki, Samegawa river outlet

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After

South coast of Kesennuma

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Minamisanriku

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Soccer field in Minamisanriku

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Coastline near Minamisoma

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Rikuzentakata

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Sendai Airport

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Arahama in Sendai

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Fujitsuka in Sendai

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Yuriage in Natori

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Yuriage in Natori (looking west)

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Kashimaku in Minamisoma

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Haranomachi in Minamisoma

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Yagawahama in Miyagi (Oshika Peninsula)

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