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Kesennuma, Miyagi immediately after the quake hit (View from Hamamiyama)
" Notice from the city of Kesennuma: A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of Miyagi. "
" Forecasts predict the tsunami will reach a height of 6 meters. Please take all necessary precautions. "
People moving to higher ground
An aftershock strikes, causing a powerful tremor
" Notice from the city of Kesennuma: A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of Miyagi. "
" Forecasts predict the tsunami will reach a height of 6 meters. People near the coast should seek higher ground immediately. "
" When evacuating, please do so by foot. Do not evacuate by car. "
Fast forward (x20)
Repeated announcements urging evacuation
Another powerful aftershock strikes
" Here it comes, here it comes! "
" Can you see it flowing? "
" It's flowing pretty heavily. "
Huge amounts of seawater approach, rapidly raising water levels
" It's rising, it's rising. See there. "
" The waves have breached the town of Sakana. Completely. "
" Over there, here it comes. Here it comes. "
" Those cars are being washed away. The parking lot. "
Opposing currents cause a whirlpool to form, bringing ships with it
" Will our home be okay? "
" It's a goner. The water's right there. "
" No, no. I was hoping it wouldn't be washed away. "
" Well, next door seemed to be tilting a little. "
" It's too early to tell. "
A fire is spotted far off.
" A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of Miyagi. "
" Heavy tsunami waves have also been measured in this area. "
" Heavy waves are expected to hit once, twice, possibly three times. "
" Anyone along the coast should walk to higher ground. "
" Stay away from the shoreline. "
" Notice from the city of Kesennuma: Heavy tsunami waves have also been measured in this area. "
" Heavy waves are expected to hit once, twice, possibly three times. "
" Anyone along the coast should walk to higher ground. "
" Stay away from the shoreline. "
" Notice to volunteer firefighters. Firefighters in areas with no tsunami damage should inspect the community. "
" Oh, the building is gone. "
" Yes, it was washed away. "
" How frightening. "
" I can't stop shivering. "
Start to snow
" Here comes another one. "
Another tsunami strikes.
" Oh, it's bigger than the last one. "