Before & After Satellite Photos

Check out these New York Times "before & after" photos recently posted online. Drag the center bar left & right to make comparison. They are just beyond comment . . .

Continuing updates: On Mon AM, another M 6.2 earthquake occurred in Northern Japan, and initially tsunami warnings went up, but were soon cancelled. More nuclear facilities north of Tokyo are experiencing potentially hazardous situations, and aggressive measures are being taken to control radiation spillage. We are still NOT directly affected in our part of Japan, but remain heartsick for these continuing tragedies.