The tsunami that hit Japan in March killed 20,000 people, so that nation is now thinking seriously about how to prepare for this type of disaster. A company called Cosmo Power has responded by developing a floating fiberglass pod that people can jump into in a hurry:
Company president Shoji Tanaka says the $3,900 (300,000 yen) capsule can hold four adults, and that it has survived many crash tests. It has a small lookout window and breathing holes on top.
It’s called the Noah, in reference to Noah’s ark. So far, the company has received 500 orders.
Look at how the tsunami overflow turned huge boats into bathtub toys...
And here, a group of people run up the stairway of a building with moments to spare...
It's not clear when, how or by whom this little safety-boat ball could realistically be used, given how fast it all happens in real life. But it's a nice thought.
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