2011 Japanese Tsunami Timeline

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Event Date:	Event Title:	Event Description:
03/11/2011	Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake and tsunami.	A first-hand look at the initial effects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami from CNN. Article found here.
03/11/2011	Powerful quake, tsunami kills hundreds in Japan.	Associated Press's reaction to the tsunami and description of the international aid being sent. Article found here.
03/11/2011	Tsunami Footage.	Youtube footage showing a first hand look at the devastation brought by the Japanese tsunami. Video found here.
03/11/2011	NOAA: Honshu, Japan tsunami propagation	An tsunami forecast model courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Video found here.
03/11/2011	Tsunami Waves Close in on Japan	Breaking news of the Japanese tsunami. Watch the video right here.
03/11/2011	Japan Quake Triggers Giant Tsunami	More footage of the devastating tsunami. Here it is.
03/11/2011	Away from Japan, Tsunami's Effect is Diffuse	Tsunami warnings are issued along the Pacific Rim, including Hawaii and California, but sea levels remain fairly stable. Read the article here.
03/11/2011	Live Blog: Japan Earthquake	The Wall Street Journal's live blog of the Japan crisis, or JAPAN REALTIME. Read the live updates.
03/12/2011	On Edge of Disaster, Town Reels from Tsunami	Interviews with survivors of the tsunami from the seaside town of Nakaminato. Read it here.
03/12/2011	Japan Pushes to Rescue Survivors as Quake Toll Rises	Japanese news media estimates the death toll from the natural disasters at around 1,300 to 1,700, mostly from drowning. Read it here.
03/12/2011	After Quake and Tsunami, Japanese Citizens Flock to Social Networks for Informantion	People use social media to contact friends and relatives, as well as to get news on the disaster. Read the full article here.
03/13/2011	How Shifting Plates Caused the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan	Two days after the incident, the NY Times publishes an explanation of the cause of the devastating tsunami. Interactive visual found here.
03/13/2011	The moment the tsunami hit Japan	Al-Jazeera's look at the exact moment the tsunami struck Japan. Watch the clip.
04/22/2011	Japan Announces Emergency Budget for Rebuilding	Japan recently launched a $50 billion rebuilding effort, although the government estimates the total cost of damage at $300 billion. Check it out here.
Timespan Dates:	Timespan Title:	Timespan Description:
03/11/2011 to 04/27/2011	Date of Tsunami to Present