Apparently Japan has suffered the worst Earthquake in centuries, which has caused a Tsunami which may affect several other countries.

It's obviously horrible, horrible stuff, with the footage the BBC has shown being absolutely appalling.

More info can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698

I hear the tsunami could affect New Zealand (though right now predictions are unreliable), so hope Mike will be okay...