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A fishing vessel lies deep inside a wooded area after being swept inland by a tsunami in Hachinohe, Japan, March 15, 2011. U.S. service members are assisting in relief efforts after an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami devastated parts of Japan.

A fishing vessel lies deep inside a wooded area after being swept inland by a tsunami in Hachinohe, Japan, March 15, 2011. U.S. service members are assisting in relief efforts after an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami devastated parts of Japan.

A fishing vessel lies deep inside a wooded area after being swept inland by a tsunami in Hachinohe, Japan, March 15, 2011. U.S. service members are assisting in relief efforts after an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami devastated parts of Japan.

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