But a tsunami that’s triggered by a local earthquake will begin much faster and could only give you a few minutes to get away from the coast before the wave hits. To plan an evacuation route, use the ...

OTSUCHI, Iwate Prefecture--As the massive tsunami ... a mountain route and finally reached Otsuchi on the evening of March 12, 2011. At Daitokuin temple, which had become an evacuation center ...

You may notice tsunami signs when visiting Oregon's coastal destinations. Here's what they mean and how to prepare yourself in case of a disaster.