March 11, 2011.
At 1.46pm (local time) nature took Japan by surprise with the double whammy of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a tsunami that swept the north-eastern coast of Japan in ways that were just unthinkable. The result : towns/cities virtually wiped out or underwater, thousands of lives either missing (forever) or dead and a possible nuclear crisis.
Unprecedented disasters with damages that have not seen their equal since World War II. In just 2 minutes, the nation of Japan was brought to its knees and people are brought back to pre-war days where they have to ration food, water and even electricity. A 1st-world nation turned upside down overnight.
I watched the footages capturing the destruction of the waves and my heart sank. Despite being earthquake prone, the Japanese probably never expected to be dealt such a huge blow. I cannot say I can emphatize with them and all I can do for them is to offer my prayers to the One who will make all things work according to His will and purposes.
Unescapable waves that swallowed practically anything & everything.
Boats & vehicles perched atop buildings bore testimony to the force of nature.
Heart-wrenching moments. At least some were found.
Nature may be brutal but the human spirit is indomitable.
There is HOPE after all.
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