Today, March 11 2011, Japan was hit by a Earthquake that measured 8.9 on the Richter scale – the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in the last 100 years.

After the massive-scale earthquake, a tsunami swept in with waves up to 30ft high, devastating the area. Waves of this power and magnitude can decimate houses from their foundation as well as toss cars and boats like they’re nothing. Images can be viewed of half a car with it’s face in the sand.

It’s estimated that hundreds of people are dead as well as countless others missing or injured. Not to mention those that were dragged away by the tsunami might not have a home to go back to.

Japan reported over 30 aftershocks following the 8.9 earthquake. This led to the collapse of buildings, widespread fires, and transportation disruptions throughout the entire country. One report mentioned of a train derailing and others losing contact.

As of now an emergency task force is being dispatched to assist in recovery and evacuation. According to Japan defense forces, a total of 60,000-70,000 are being evacuated into shelters.

President Obama has spoken on the subject and said the United States is standing by to help in any way possible.

Could these effects have anything to do with the 2012 predictions? Hopefully the coming super moon doesn’t bring us any more disasters.

Watch footage of the aftermath of the Japan 8.9 Earthquake and Tsunami

On March 19 2011, our moon will be closest to Earth that it’s been in the passed 18 years. Technically termed a “lunar perigee”, it’s when a full or new moon at 100% of it’s mean perigee. The term “super moon” was coined by astrologist Richard Nolle and has now been picked up as the acceptable term throughout other astronomers.

Moons have been known throughout time to have some sort of power, whether it be mystical or related to Earth’s system. Could this extreme super moon cause some sort of natural shaking or disaster? Some scientists predict that it’s possible that there could be strong weather patterns with the possibility of things such as earthquakes or other types of extreme weather.

The moon is well known to effect certain parts of our world such as tides and other abnormal behaviors – Could this super moon in March have some kind of effect on us?

Other scientists do note that right around the time of the 9.0 earthquake in Indonesia, that occurred on January 2005, there was a new moon classified as a super moon. Could this moon have something to do with the massive earthquake?

Whatever the case may be, the moon definitely plays a part on our planet. I wonder if December 21, 2012 will see a super moon