Japan Disaster

We're facing the biggest nature disaster in modern history. Japan's death toll from March 11 9.0 magnitude earthquake rises to 8,277 and 12,722 missing as reported on March 20. To put that fatality figure into perspective, it is equivalent to nearly twice of the population of Del Mar city in San Diego county. Save a trip down the bar or coffee shop and put that spare changes to help people in need. You will not be deprived of comfort; you will save someone's lives.

How you can help

Make a donation to Red Cross via Google. http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

International Medical Corps is sending medical supplies and relief teams to Japan. Text MED to 80888 to donate $10.

Here's an interview on The Washington Post, Japan tsunami relief: Red Cross on how to help. http://live.washingtonpost.com/red-cross-japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief.html


"The rescuer gave the man a drink. He swallowed and burst into tears."


(Image source: LA Times)

Graphic representation of earthquakes' magnitudes
A German geophysicist created an animation showing the seismic activities off Japan coast with recorded 428 earthquakes since March 9.


(Image source http://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de)