What is a tsunami?

A once-exotic word that has now entered the everyday lexicon, a tsunami refers to

Why tsunami made huge whirlpool?

L-R: Whirlpool created by the earthquake off the coast of Japan, March 11, 2011. The Naruto Strait, between Awaji Island and Shikoku in Japan, is known for its natural whirlpools. Shown here, a whirlpool in the strait on Nov. 17, 2001.

The tsunami that hit northern Japan today created an enormous whirlpool in a harbor off the east coast of that country. According to researchers, whirlpools aren't unusual after waves of this size.

Japan economy shudders after shocks, BOJ pumps $182b

A businessman walks past a share prices board in Tokyo yesterday showing a drop in the markets following the first full day of trading after the deadly March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Tokyo shares plunged almost six percent by the afternoon as investors reacted to the biggest earthquake in Japan's history, a devastating tsunami and an unfolding nuclear emergency.Photo: AFPReuters, Tokyo

Japan's central bank on Monday rushed to bolster markets in the wake of the country's worst disaster since World War Two and although the authorities said it was too early to put a figure on the damage, critics said a stronger initial response had been needed.

Japan crisis won't derail Europe's nuclear revival

Reuters, London

Europe's need to reduce dependence on oil, gas and coal mean its multi-billion-dollar nuclear new-build plans are unlikely to be hurt by Japan's nuclear crisis but after a huge earthquake.

EUR/USD Mar. 15 – Drifting to Lower Range

EUR/USD drifts into lower range as discussions in Europe continue and the fear of a meltdown in Japan’s nuclear reactors continues. Will we see a breakout after the US rate decision? Here’s a quick update on technicals, fundamentals and community trends.

EUR/USD Technicals