The number of confirmed deaths was expected to rise into the thousands on Saturday, the day after an earthquake and resulting tsunami ravaged much of Japan. The scenes at dawn revealed the full extent of the destruction that had been suffered.
Search and rescue parties were sent to the devastated cities on the north-east coast, while there were serious concerns over the nuclear reactor at Fukushima, where a huge explosion was reported after its cooling system failed. There were rumours about leaks of radioactive material.
Strong aftershocks upwards of magnitude 6 were still being felt in Tokyo in the aftermath of the largest-ever earthquake recorded in the country.
Despite the tragic damage and loss of life to the people and property, many were reflecting on the effectiveness of Japan’s preparations, as countries which do not have such efficient warning and protection systems and infrastructure may have fared far worse.
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