Help Japan's Earthquake & Tsunami victims

Much has been already said about the dual-combo disaster that struck Japan. The following infographics shows some facts and figures about the disaster and the resulting casualties.

The bottom also lists some of the major support links for people that would like to help. Have you made your contribution yet?

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Radiation Exposure Info

For the past week, the world has been talking about the Earthquake-Tsunami combo, which rocked the Japan and fallout of Fukushima Nuclear Reactors.
Many spam smses started spreading mere hours after the incidents, in order to induce certain fear among the public. Let's find out how much radiation is truly harmful to one's body.

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What are the effects of nuclear radiation on human body? (Donation link at the bottom)

With the recent disaster in Japan, many people are wondering what happens to those people who were in the vicinity of the Fukushima nuclear plant when the fallout happened.

How does the nuclear radiation cause a reaction in human body leading to massive cell death, development of cancer and gene mutation. The following infograhics explains them.

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American Red Cross

Disaster in Japan - Please donate

Did you know that on that fateful Friday, on 11th March 2011, Japan was hit by not less than 20 earthquakes, all measuring six or greater on the Richter scale?

The initial shock measured an incredible 9.0 (corrected figure) that brought upon a 10m tsunami and damaging their nuclear plants in the process. Without a doubt, this is the worst disaster to hit Japan since World War II's nuclear attack on Hiroshima.

The disaster has taken it's toll on thousands of homes and lives. It's time to show the world that you care about them.

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American Red Cross

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The video

How does Tsunami occurs? [Video]

Underwater earthquakes are the most common causes for Tsunamis. Contrary to the popular beliefs, Tsunami is not a single wave, but it is a series of long waves rippling out from the epicenter of the quake.

The height of the Tsunami waves cannot be predicted, as they can gain more height even in the shallow waters.

Watch the infographic video below for better understanding of how tsunami works.

Tsunami Infographic from Erica Edwards on Vimeo.

How Tsunamis occur?

Barely minutes after a massive 8.9 earthquake hit Japan on Friday, 10th March 2011, a monstrous 13-foot Tsunami was triggered at 80 miles off the eastern coast of Honshu.

A tsunami warning has been issued across the wider Pacific including Russia, the territories of Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Micronesia and Hawaii.

Check out the infograph below for better understanding of how does Tsunamis occur.

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How does earth quakes happen?

Japan was struck by an earth quake with the magnitude of 8.9 on Richter's scale on 10th March 2011, Friday at 2:46 p.m local time. It was the biggest earth quake to hit the Japan in the recorded history (record keeping began in the late 1800s) and the fifth largest earthquake in the world since 1900.

If you're seeking for a comparison, the latest earthquake that shook Japan was nearly 8,000 times stronger than the recent earthquake which devastated Christchurh, New Zealand last month.

Check out the following infographic about the anatomy of earthquakes and what causes them.

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11th March 2011 - Tsunami wave impact map

Japan was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 8.9 on Ritcher's scale. The following image show the resulting Tsunami wave's impact all over the world.

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