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Debris, rubble and damaged vehicles line the streets for several blocks in the fishing town of Ofunato, Japan, March 15, 2011, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Teams from the United States, United Kingdom and China are assisting in searching for missing residents.

FISHING TOWN

Debris, rubble and damaged vehicles line the streets for several blocks in the fishing town of Ofunato, Japan, March 15, 2011, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Teams from the United States, United Kingdom and China are assisting in searching for missing residents.

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