The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς....This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς.........

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan...[ 2792 ]

Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami: Looking Back from Space

In 2011, the fourth largest earthquake in history rocked the coast of Japan, spawning a devastating tsunami. Satellites and scientists had an unprecedented view of both. 

This gallery offers a glimpse of the broad scale of the destruction, of the recovery a year later, and of some new scientific understanding that emerged.
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Closeup of Tsunami Damage, Rikuzentakata

Closeup of Tsunami Damage, Rikuzentakata

Tsunami Damage, Rikuzentakata

Tsunami Damage, Rikuzentakata

The Seafloor Focuses and Merges Tsunami Waves

The Seafloor Focuses and Merges Tsunami Waves

Tsunami Flooding around Ishinomaki

Tsunami Flooding around Ishinomaki

Land Recovery in Ishinomaki

Land Recovery in Ishinomaki

Tohoku Earthquake Shaking Intensity

Tohoku Earthquake Shaking Intensity

Quake and Tsunami Makes Waves in the Atmosphere

Quake and Tsunami Makes Waves in the Atmosphere

Tsunami Sends Kitakami River Far Over Its Banks

Tsunami Sends Kitakami River Far Over Its Banks

Kitakami River, One Year after the Tsunami

Kitakami River, One Year after the Tsunami

Antarctic Icebergs Chipped off by Japan Tsunami

Antarctic Icebergs Chipped off by Japan Tsunami

Tsunami Damage Viewed for the Space Station

Tsunami Damage Viewed for the Space Station

Sendai Bay - March 2011

Sendai Bay - March 2011

Sendai Bay - February 2012

Sendai Bay - February 2012

Electricity Losses in Northeastern Japan

Electricity Losses in Northeastern Japan

Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan
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