earthquake

The first waves from the Japanese tsunami have reached the U.S. mainland along the Oregon coast. Authorities in parts of California, Oregon and Washington state have been urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Waves up to 7 feet high have been hitting Hawaii...

After a massive earthquake of 8.9 occurred just off the coast of Japan's North Eastern shore, buildings were smashed, cars and planes swept away, and houses engulfed in water. The News Observer has compiled a gallery of 35 images showing the destruction in North East Japan.