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Shock and Awe: Tsunami captured on camera

Footage of Japan's devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami shows the frightening power unleashed by nature.

These videos, posted on YouTube, and most on Russia Today's YouTube channel, show the phenomenal power of Japan's earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Warning: some viewers may find these images distressing.

This footage shows the tsunami crashing over the sea wall in the Japanese town of Miyako, in Iwate prefecture.

This video shows the tsunami surging through residential areas in Miyagi prefecture.

Residents of port town Kamaishi in Iwate prefecture watch as the tsunami hits.

This CCTV footage shows the tsunami hitting Sendai airport.

Here's some aerial views of the aftermath of the town closest to the quake's epicentre.

Apocalyptic scenes as the mega tsunamis approach the coast and then move inland sweeping up homes and buildings.

This video shows a dramatic rooftop helicopter rescue, while in the streets cars and even buildings are tossed around like little toys by the tsunami.

The quake caused an explosion at Fukushima nuclear plant sparking fears of a radiation leak.


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