Japan's northeastern coast a 'swampy wasteland'
Japan Earthquake California
Credit: AP
The vessel, Amanda B struggles through an oncoming surge of water on Friday, March 11, 2011 in Crescent City, Calif. The tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake in Japan rushed onto California's coast Friday morning, causing powerful surges that destroyed boat docks, sent beach-area residents throughout the state evacuating to higher ground and swept at least one person out to sea. (AP Photo/Bryant Anderson)
