The massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ravaged Japan this morning did more than just impact the topography. This is an account of the tsunami’s human toll. We’ll be updating this page as new developments arise, so check back often.
A child reacts to an aftershock as his family takes refuge in a temporary relief shelter (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Commuters take to elevated railways on foot while service is suspended. (courtesy of the Associated Press)
AP Reporters huddle under their desks for protection (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Employees of an undisclosed Tokyo Hotel gather in the lobby moments after the quake (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Cat-napping while waiting for flights to resume at Hanaeda Airport. (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Travellers at Hanaeda airport camp out anywhere they can find space. (courtesy of the Associated Press)
The main terminal, Hanaeda Airport. (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Stranded commuters await a service update at Shinegawa Station (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Travellers huddle around in-station TVs waiting for news of the quake (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Waiting for buses outside Shinegawa Station (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Passengers line up in a Tokyo railway station, trying to find transportation (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Stranded passengers warm up in blankets ahead of a shilly evening (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Stranded shoppers wait in a department store lobby for transportation (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Station staff direct passengers at Shinegawa Station (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Pateints and nurses evacuate a hospital in Sendai City (courtesy of the Associated Press)
A woman and child share an emergency blanket at a temporary relief shelter (courtesy of the Associated Press)
A group of women wrapped in emergency blankets (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Emergency crews prepare to assist quake victims (courtesy of the Associated Press)
Commuters make their way after train service is suspended (courtesy of the Associated Press)