Surviving a Tsunami - Vertical Evacuation - Science Nation

The video discusses the threat of tsunamis on the US West Coast, highlighting a one in seven chance of a significant tsunami in the next 50 years. Civil engineer Dan Cox and his team at Oregon State's Hinsdale Wave Lab use simulations to study tsunami impacts. They discovered that vertical evacuation, moving upwards in buildings or onto mounds, significantly reduces casualties compared to heading inland. This approach emphasizes the importance of solving engineering problems to enhance safety during natural disasters.

What role does vertical evacuation play in tsunami safety according to the findings?

What does the study suggest about the importance of engineering in disaster scenarios?