Tsunami: True Stories of Survival

by Michael A. Sommers

Tsunamis have been increasingly in the news and in people’s awareness since the disastrous Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24. In this title, tsunamis are defined and remarkable survival stories are described. Readers will learn that over the centuries, people have survived major tsunamis due to their knowledge, strength, and sometimes, because of assistance or just plain luck. Tsunamis covered in the book the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24; early (16 and 17s) tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest and Lisbon, Portugal; and tsunamis that over the years, have hit areas of Asia, Hawaii, and Papua New Guinea.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 28, 2007