About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.

Surviving a Tsunami On the third anniversary of the Asian tsunami, we revisit the tragedy that killed 230,000 people. Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs was in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit.

Most people do not survive being swept into a tsunami. But there are a few ways you can protect yourself from these natural disasters.

Changing people’s minds is a huge undertaking, says Dr. Eddie Bernard, advisor for Survival Capsule and former head of the tsunami-tracking agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

“At least a dozen people near Maullín, Chile, survived the 1960 Chilean tsunami by climbing trees. However, others perished when the trees they climbed were toppled by the tsunami.

Surviving the tsunami: 'I was like a grain of rice in a washing machine' Story by Sarah Ingram • 4w. I t was an unforgettable Christmas Day for Londoner Ani Naqvi in 2004.

Two people not far from the campers died that night; more than a dozen more were injured. Allen thinks he survived in part because, as a surfer and diver, he was familiar with the forcefulness of ...

She wants people to donate whatever they can because of the great financial need in the countries affected by the tsunami. “Even five dollars can go a long way,” she said.

Rachel Hearson changed careers after helping others who survived the 2004 tsunami "I can be strong in a situation like this, and I can be there for other people if I'm needed," she tells PEOPLE ...

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the Pacific Northwest if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new ...

A new study shows that about 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the Pacific Northwest if they just walk a little faster to higher ground and safety.