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Outside, afraid more buildings will crumble. at the airport thousands trying to escape are stranded with most flights canceled. >> as you can see, total chaos. >> reporter: the epitome of chaos hit mt. everest. >> whoa. >> reporter: the earthquake setting off this massive avalanche that barreled into base camp. >> are you okay? >> helicopter teams rushing to rescue the injured and exhausted. >> clouds coming in, bad weathers on its way. theyve only got a certain amount of time. >> reporter: the ...

Amplitude can vary greatly depending on geography. an 8.9 earthquake struck japan local time, the largest in pans recorded history. the earthquake setting off a ferocious 23 to 33-foot tsunami that hit pans coast. the destruction in pans unimaginable. the death toll is continuing to rise. hundreds of bodies have been found already and police say hundreds are missing. millions of people without power. violent tremors are still shaking japan at this hour. thousands have been evacuated near a nucle...

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