Following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Japan, residents in the city of Fukuoka noticed an odd phenomenon: foam had filled the streets.
“Nothing is more important than human life and it’s a race against time. Daytime today is the big test. I want rescue activities to continue with the utmost effort,” he said, according to reporters.
The disaster left approximately 410,000 homes without water and 200,000 homes without power.