Japan hit HARD by Earthquake and Tsunami – Unreal Videos

Featured — By Ryan on March 11, 2011 1:38 pm

Today on March the 11th 2011 Japan was rocked by a powerful Earthquake that was measured at 8.9 on the richter scale and then devastated by the ensuing Tsunami.  This quake measures almost 100 times more powerful than the quake that hit Haiti last year. The awesome force of nature has rarely been so clearly demonstrated as in some of the videos below.  The flooding wave, as high as 3 meters, appears completely unstoppable as it picks up houses, trucks, cars and anything in it’s path.

What can you do to help?(care of The Times)

The Red Cross: The Japanese Red Cross has already deployed 11 national disaster response teams to respond to the

crisis but you can support their efforts by donating money. Similar to their efforts to help Haiti after the earthquake in 2010, Red Cross is accepting donations either online or via text message. Simply text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone (you’ll be prompted to confirm with a second text reading YES).

 

Shelterbox: The UK-based organization has 18 international affiliates and it has launched an online fundraiser for the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. Shelterbox provides assistance to afflicted countries by delivering large utility boxes that contain a shelter and other emergency relief tools. To donate online, simply go to your country’s site and click DONATE.

International Medical Corps: To donate to this global non-profit’s Emergency Response Efforts fund, simply go to their site and select the amount you wish to donate (be sure to note if you want your donation to be a “recurring gift” for future relief efforts) and fill in your information.

GlobalGiving.org: Working with other organizations such as the International Medical Corps, D.C.-based organization GlobalGiving has launched the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund, which will give aid to on the ground organizations providing emergency services. They are accepting donations online with a funding goal of $90, 000.

Convoy of Hope: This non-profit focuses on disaster relief efforts and you can donate either online at their site or via text message by texting TSUNAMI to 50555 (you’ll also be prompted to confirm with a follow up text of YES).

Pictures also provided by The Times: http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2058378,00.html

 

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