Largest Japanese Earthquake in 140 Years - Pacific Tsunami Warning

Image Source: BBC.

History has horrifically been made today in Japan, with an 8.9 Richter level earthquake.  Above, an image of the tsunami that has devasted the coast of the country.  There is a tsunami warning for the whole Pacific basin, starting with the Philippines in the next few hours.  Footage of the tsunami flooding the Japanese coast, including a giant whirlpool,  is below the jump.

Image Source: NHK via AP via Youtube.

Uzumaki Whirlpool in Ibaraki. Image Source: Youtube.