Japan Earthquake – Useful Links

At 2:46 pm today, an 8.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan in the afternoon local time. It was the largest earthquake in Japan in 300 years and the 6th largest recorded earthquake in history. A quick call to my parents and inlaws and thankfully everyone is OK.

I’ve collected a few links where you can get more information and will update as I learn more.

Video

• BBC Live Stream
• NHK coverage (Japanese) and English via USTREAM
• TBS coverage (Japanese) via USTREAM
• Real-Time translation into English of live coverage, Yokoso News

Photo Galleries

• The Big Picture
• New York Times
• Los Angeles Times
• Before and After Satellite Images

Coverage

• New York Times The Lede is live-blogging the latest developments.
• Wikipedia has a developing reference page.
• TWIMPACT is a realtime twitter analysis site translating Japanese tweets into multiple languages.

Resources

• Google Crisis Response page – links to telecom bulletin boards, transportation info, and utility info.
• Google Map showing location of emergency shelters.
• Google Person Finder – if you’re looking for someone or want to let someone know you’re ok.
• TimeOut Japan resource page has sections listing public shelters and emergency messaging services.
• Bic Camera and Apple Stores are offering a free re-charge on your cell phone.
• If you need water, Suntory vending machines have emergency levers beneath a sticker on the upper-right corners. Pull the sticker off, pull the lever firmly and you’ll get free drinks.
• Free Wifi from Softbank, Livedoor, and FON
• OLIVE, Survive Japan wiki – survival tips and making do with what you have

How you can help

I am collecting a list over on another post.

Depreciated

• Projected path & timing of tsunami wave
• National Data Buoy Center – real-time data from network of deep-water bouys across the Pacific.