Initial Tsunami Effects

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In talking about the effects of the tsunami on Japan, the initial devastation and physical damage must be talked about.  After this, more long term effects can be looked at. 
The tsunami that hit Japan March 11, 2011 was a result of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake.  The east coast of Japan took the brunt of the tsunami as there were large waves that came in and swept across towns, and rice field destroying most everything in the path. 
The tsunami killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands.  Due to the tsunami, 10% of Japan was left without power.
There was a leak that occurred in an atomic power plant that was located in northeast Japan.  Essentially the cooling equipment could not function after the generators failed during the earthquake.  Japan had to place an evacuation order to get people who lived within 10 km of the plant to move north of Tokyo. 
The tsunami effects were felt far and wide.  There were massive waves that hit Maui, Alaska, and  California.
After the earthquake there was a very quick response by other countries to offer help to Japan.  There were over 50 countries that offered help.  It would seem that due to Japan being such a well developed country did play into how many other countries came to their aide.  Along with that, the fact that the tsunami was felt so widely by different nations, there were more people that were made aware of the issue and would come to their aide.
All of these countries coming to help Japan jump started their recovery and helped Japan get back on track much more quickly.

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