The magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck the west coast of Japan left at least 48 people dead and an as-yet-unidentified number missing, with endless consequences for homes, streets and loss of material goods.
Several people described their experience of the earthquake and the damage they suffered, especially to materials such as houses, cars and belongings. This resulted in a number of photos documenting the current state of the Asian country.
Aerial photos showed the damage caused by the earthquake in Suzu, central Japan. Given the severity of the situation, Emperor Naruhito canceled the New Year celebrations.
On the other hand, in this photo you see a woman who… He sees his house collapse and his vehicle crushed due to the earthquake in Tohi city.
Authorities emphasized the difficulty for rescue teams and security forces to access the areas worst affected by the earthquake.
In this photo, local resident Kanae Yamazaki looks at the house where she grew up in the town of Togi on the Noto Peninsula. Yamazaki said his mother was home during the earthquake, but he miraculously survived the building collapse.
The earthquake also caused damage to shops and supermarkets. In this photo you see a worker cleaning a damaged supermarket, where several products are on the floor, some of which have been spilled or broken.
On the other hand, some roads were significantly damaged, such as this road in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. In this photo you can see the collapsed street, as well as the crooked houses surrounding it.
In contrast, in Shika, in central Japan, on the Sea of Japan side, this road has completely collapsed, leaving a hole in the ground more than a meter deep.
Source: La Neta Neta
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