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Satellite Photos of Japan, Before and After the Quake and Tsunami

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant

Japan's largest ongoing threat is at this nuclear power plant. There have been explosions at four of its six reactors and all four have released some radioactive material.

15 Nov 2009
12 March 2011
 North of Sendai
This area, which includes Minamisanriku and the Onagawa nuclear plant, was closest to the epicenter of the quake. In Minamisanriku alone, more than 10,000 people are missing.
4 Nov 2009
12 March 2011
4 Nov 2009

12 March 2011
 
12 March 2011

25 June 2010
25 June 2010

12 March 2011
12 March 2011

4 April 2010
4 April 2010

12 March 2011
 Sendai
Sendai's city center, about 7 miles inland, remained largely intact after the quake, but there was massive damage along the coast. Much of the airport, which is less than a mile from the water, was also destroyed.
21 Sep 2010

12 Marc 2011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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