Japan - before and after pics; photos of the devastation

Here's a link to some before and after photos of parts of the earthquake and tsunami-ravaged areas. Please say a prayer for the folks in Japan as they deal with this unfolding disaster.  The following photos are listed as being from Arahama in Sendai:

Before:

After:

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And the Boston Globe has many more photos of the devastation:

Caption: Minamisanriku is submerged after Friday's strong earthquake-triggered tsunami in Miyagi prefecture, northern Japan, March 12. (Kyodo News)

See the rest here.