I’ve only seen a few of the terrifying videos from Japan. We’ve been in transit, driving the coast of California.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

There were warnings. But we were little affected.

There was one detour (HIGHWAY CLOSED) near Half Moon Bay.

… Mom and I were turned away from walking one beach at 5pm (many hours after the tidal wave) by a sheepish Parks Ranger. They were being extra cautious.

(via io9)