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Satellite Photos of Japan



Satellite Photos of Japan, Before and After the Quake and Tsunami

Move the slider to compare satellite images from before and after the disaster.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant

Japan's largest ongoing threat is at this nuclear power plant. There have been explosions at four of its six reactors and all four have released some radioactive material.

Nov. 15, 2009

March 12, 2011

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North of Sendai

This area, which includes Minamisanriku and the Onagawa nuclear plant, was closest to the epicenter of the quake. In Minamisanriku alone, more than 10,000 people are missing.

Nov. 4, 2009

March 12, 2011

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Nov. 4, 2009

March 12, 2011

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June 25, 2010

March 12, 2011

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June 25, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Sendai

Sendai's city center, about 7 miles inland, remained largely intact after the quake, but there was massive damage along the coast. Much of the airport, which is less than a mile from the water, was also destroyed.

Sept. 21, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Sept. 21, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Aug. 3, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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April 4, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Aug. 3, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Iwaki area

Whole neighborhoods were in ruin and cars and debris were piled high around Iwaki.

Jan. 23, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Jan. 23, 2010

March 12, 2011

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Jan. 23, 2010

March 12, 2011

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