Ep. 41: Just Keep Swimming, Bud (Ryo Kanouya, 2011 Tōhoku Disaster)

What is your flavor of disaster?? Treading deep water this week, as we talk about the full-blown disaster that was the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, and the heartening survival story of Ryo Kanouya as he and his family battled the largest tsunami in recent memory. On top of that, the massive tsunami also triggered a nuclear meltdown that displaced thousands even as they struggled against the waves. We celebrate Ryo and the survivers of this terrible day, because he and they all Survived It!! Kelsey covers some great tsunami survival tips; and remember; Evacuate, Don't Wait! Links mentioned in this episode: https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2016/03/23/exclusive-one-mans-harrowing-story-of-surviving-the-japan-tsunami/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm