# Study explains why even a few minutes' delay before fleeing a tsunami is dangerous

Nature reports on research showing that waiting even a few minutes before evacuating from a tsunami can sharply increase danger, as waves may arrive quickly and escape routes can become congested. The finding matters for coastal communities' evacuation planning and public safety messaging.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03539-5) — 2026-11-04