Aerial Scenes from the Aftermath of Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami

Aftermath of Japan's earthquake and tsunami
Greg Baker / AP

Grim Reminder
On Nov. 18, 2011, near Sendai, Japan, undamaged houses stand near the foundations of homes destroyed by the March 11, 2011 tsunami. Though much of the debris left by the tsunami has been removed, there is little sign of rebuilding in the communities hit by the disaster eight months ago.

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