ABC News has before and after aerial photos revealing the scale of devastation across dozens of suburbs and tens of thousands of homes and businesses.
Hover over each satellite photo to view the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami.
The death toll is now at an estimated 10,000, but expected to climb far higher.
These photos are heartbreaking. Our prayers are with the people of Japan.
Is there a message in all of these “natural” disasters? I’m beginning to think so. They are increasing worldwide, with indescribable destruction and horrendous loss of lives.