An 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northeast Japan spawned a ferocious tsunami that's caused massive destruction; flattening whole cities, starting raging fires, and killing hundreds. Nearly 88,000 people are reported missing, according to the official Kyodo news agency.
We've gathered some videos that show the scope of the disaster, and you can also see The Atlantic's collection of photos of the quake.
Footage of the tsunami quickly enveloping the city of Sendai, Japan. Officials say 200 to 300 bodies have been found in this city.
Video of a massive whirlpool forming near shore after the tsunami as narrated by a local TV news station:
A boat fights waves off the coast:
Fires broke out in Fukushima, Sendai, Iwate and Ibaraki:
Here is video showing structural damage to buildings when the earthquake first hits:
The power of the tsunami swept away boats and cars:
A view from above as the earthquake rocks Japan:
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