It can be hard to fathom the sheer power of mother nature. A horrifying video has emerged capturing the Japan tsunami from the moment the water begins to rise.

WASHINGTON – It can be hard to fathom the sheer power of mother nature. A horrifying video has emerged capturing the Japan tsunami from the moment the water begins to rise.

The video, which appeared on RedFlagNews.com, shows how quickly conditions can change.

Watch the video below:

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