Tsunami Research

The video discusses the threat of tsunamis to 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 the Hinsdale Wave Lab use simulations to study tsunami impacts, revealing that vertical evacuation can significantly reduce casualties. The video emphasizes the importance of engineering solutions in addressing natural disasters.

What is the estimated probability of a significant tsunami hitting the West Coast of the US in the next 50 years?

• One-in-ten chance

• One-in-seven chance

• One-in-five chance

• One-in-three chance

What motivated engineers to create models of Seaside, Oregon?

• A recent earthquake in the region

• A government mandate for disaster preparedness

• The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Asian tsunami

• The need for better urban planning

What was the casualty count when residents only evacuated inland during the tsunami simulation?

• 1,700 out of 5,000

• 500 out of 5,000

• 1,000 out of 5,000

• 2,000 out of 5,000

What is vertical evacuation?

• Staying in place and waiting for rescue

• Evacuating to a nearby island

• Going up into a building or onto an earthen mound

• Moving to a different city

How did the casualty count change when vertical evacuation was implemented in the simulation?

• It increased to 1,800

• It decreased to 200

• It remained the same

• It increased to 2,000