Japan rethinks tsunami safety
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 01:00
in Earth & Climate
The disaster in Japan put sea walls, warning systems, emergency preparedness training and building standards to the test. What worked and what didn't?Structural engineer Kit Miyamoto was giving a speech in Japan on earthquake safety when this month's record quake struck, giving him a front-row seat for the unfolding disaster and what steps might save lives next time.