Tsunami in Japan

"According to public broadcaster NHK, some 430,000 people are living in emergency shelters or with relatives. Another 24,000 people are stranded, it said."

"While the official death toll rose to nearly 1,900, the discovery of the washed-up bodies and other reports of deaths suggest the true number is much higher. In Miyagi, the police chief has said 10,000 people are estimated to have died in his province alone."

"Friday's double tragedy has caused unimaginable deprivation for people of this industrialized country — Asia's richest — which hasn't seen such hardship since World War II. In many areas there is no running water, no power and four- to five-hour waits for gasoline. People are suppressing hunger with instant noodles or rice balls while dealing with the loss of loved ones and homes."

 

The tsunami in Japan was very devistating. It also effected big name companies like Toyota and Honda. Some Sony factories have been said to have been effected as well. It's very sad how many people are dead, homeless, and some not even found. It effects not only Japan, but the whole world. We get many of our resources from Japan.

"The impact that lack of electricity, damaged roads and railways and ruined plants would have on the world's third-largest economy helped drag down the share markets on Monday, the first business day since the disasters. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell 6.2 percent while the broader Topix index lost 7.5 percent."

The earthquake + tsunami effected many so many people's lives, the whole world, and the aftermath is devistating as well.. It's very sad to think about and to witness, and I just hope Japan's people are okay..