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Japan's Struggle To Recover A magnitude 9.0 earthquake rocked Japan on March 11 and triggered a tsunami that caused widespread destruction. The death toll stands at 5,300 and is expected to rise well over 10,000.
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Rebuilding Japan

A magnitude 9.0 quake rocked Japan, triggered a tsunami and set off a race to cool nuclear reactors.

Japan's Struggle To Recover

Special Series

Rebuilding Japan

A magnitude 9.0 quake rocked Japan, triggered a tsunami and set off a race to cool nuclear reactors.