Going vertical: Fleeing tsunamis by moving up, not out
Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:14
in Earth & Climate
When the next big earthquake strikes Indonesia, a tsunami could follow close behind, killing thousands of people stuck in traffic jams while attempting to evacuate. Researchers suggest lives can be saved if those residents take refuge instead in nearby tall buildings -- but only after those buildings are strengthened to withstand big waves.