I grew up in California and have friends and family in Japan (thankfully all safe) , so the current tragedy hits home. A link round-up is the least I can do.
Google's clearinghouse and Person Finder. If you know the status of someone in Japan (including yourself) consider posting it here: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
Shakesville's links and comments thread: http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2011/03/open-thread-and-news-round-up.html
YouTube video uploads relating to the quake and tsunami: http://www.youtube.com/citizentube#g/c/0870831CE43351E1
Breaking news round-up: http://www.breakingnews.com/filter/japan-earthquake
Map showing intensity of shock wave through the Pacific Ocean: http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2011/03/11/lhvpd9/energylhvpd9-05.jpg
Large format photographs of the devastation: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/100022/
List of charities and other organizations dealing on the ground in Japan (with links): http://philanthropy.com/article/Charities-Respond-to-Pacific/126706
Earthquake updates for foreigners in Japan (on Facebook): http://www.facebook.com/earthquakeinfo.foreigner
Free calls to Japan using Rebtel: http://blog.rebtel.com/uncategorized/free-calls-to-japan-with-rebtel-until-march-14/
If you have additional links or news, please post them below. Word is that after the initial calm response, people are starting to get panicky as the lack of accurate news is a problem. There is concern not only about a nuclear plant meltdown, but also more straightforward problems such as lack of food in the stores.
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