Devastating aftermath unfolds in Japan

 

Watch raw footage of the Japan earthquake and tsunami

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 hundreds are dead, and the death toll is rising. As the sun rose on Japan, the rescue operations began:

 

 

 Nuclear reactor warnings compound fears in the wasteland left behind by the deadly quake and tsunami.

 

 

Images capture tsunami's devastation

New photos show the shattering impact of the massive quake and tsunami that
 struck Japan.

Devastating aftermath unfolds in Japan

Nuclear reactor warnings compound fears in the wasteland left behind by the deadly 
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Massive quake, tsunami ravage Japan

Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

 

 A 23-foot tsunami unleashed by one of the strongest quakes in history leaves hundreds dead.