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Tsunami wave breaking along Miyako Port
" Tsunami bulletin. A tsunami warning has just been issued in Iwate. "
" A tsunami measuring about 20cm has been reported in Miyako. "
" Stay away from the shore. "
" A tsunami is approaching. "
" Water that was receding is now heading back toward the river. "
" The current is flowing pretty strong. "
" It is now 3:18 p.m. "
" It's coming. "
" It's almost 3:20 p.m. Whitecaps can be seen off the coast. "
" A massive amount of water is flowing into the Heigawa estuary. "
" The waves are getting higher. "
" Over two meters high. "
" It's gradually getting higher. "
" Oh my God. "
" It's a massive wave. A big tsunami. Definitely a tsunami. "
" The water level is rapidly rising. "
" A ship is capsizing. "
" Over there, in front of the Coast Guard. "
" A vehicle is sinking. "
" The car is being swept away. "
" Sea water is flooding the bay, the harbor. "
" The water level is rising rapidly. "
" Water is filling the harbor. "
" This is Miyako Port. It's being submerged. "
" The car has been swept away. "
" Why was it even there? "
" What is that sound? "
" There's a loud roaring sound. "
Announcement issuing major tsunami warning
" A tsunami is surging toward Miyako Port. "
" Everyone, cars are being swept away over there. "
" The shipping containers inside are being swept away. "
" A tsunami is now surging toward Miyako Port. "
" Things are being swept away. "
" It's quickly flooding. "
" Cars are floating in the parking lot. "
" A second, bigger wave is coming. "
" Waves are breaking over Desaki Wharf! They're over two meters high! "
" Whitecaps can be seen forming off the coast. "
" This has got to be over 3 meters. "
" The whole town is being swallowed up. "
" Oh God, a house is being swept away. A whole house is gone. "
" A house has been swept away by the tsunami. "
" Oh, Jesus. "
" A massive tsunami has struck with great force. "
" God, everything is being swept away. "
" Oh, the Miyako Port marketplace. "
" It's terrifying. "
" Everything is being swept away. "
" In a matter of seconds, all that's left is ocean. "
" Another tsunami is striking "
" Everything, everything is being swept away. "
" Cars and utility poles, even buildings. Everything is being swallowed by waves. "
" The levee collapsed. Tsunami waves have breached the levee. "
" Tsunami waves hit the town. "
" This is Kuwagasaki in Miyako City. The whole town was instantly obliterated by the tsunami. "
" The tsunami engulfed everything. "
" It's a horrendous sight. "
" It's unbelievable. "
" The power lines are going. "
" The water is receding. The tsunami is withdrawing at a rapid speed. "
" Approaching tsunami waves are now quickly drawing back. "
" So many things are being washed away. "
" Cars and homes are being washed to sea. "
" Everything is being pulled out to sea. "
Another tsunami wave strikes
Water withdraws again
" It's just after 3:35 p.m. "
" Approaching tsunami waves are now rapidly receding outside the bay. "
" Boats are being washed away. "
" It appears another tsunami may strike. "
" It looks like it's the end of the world. "
" It's like a picture of hell. "
" Everything has been washed away. "