I did some number crunching to help put things in perspective...(Mostly for the midwesterners or those familiar with U.S cities)
The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami has now hit 156,000.
The death toll in Indonesia alone is now reported at 94,000--- The population of Bellevue, Ralston, La Vista and Papillion combined is just over 96,000.
156,000 is roughly two Memorial Stadiums-- gone.
Lincoln's population is 225,000-- With 156,000 dead, that leaves only 69,000 people left in Lincoln.
Omaha's population is 390,000-- Almost half the city would be gone.
India's reported death toll is right around 9,500-- Say goodbye to Central High School, Millard North High School, Millard South High School, Millard West High School and Ralston High School.
Thailand is at just about 5,000-- That's Ogallala wiped off the map.
Sri Lanka has reported their death's at 47,000-- Adios Grand Island.