Study: More People Could Survive A Tsunami If They Walk Faster
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
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About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
An 18-year-old from Amherst is studying ancient typhoons and tsunamis.
A storm that blew through earlier this month might have spurred a rare phenomenon for the East Coast: a tsunami.
It's a tedious and time consuming process. But 24-year-old Eric Heins spends hours and hours everyday making handmade little leather bracelets.
Wayland native Alia Greenbaum, who was teaching near Sendai, Japan, when the earthquake hit on March 11, is now safe.
Plymouth's sister city is Japan's Shichigahama. The city is devastated and now its sister city here in Massachusetts is raising money to help it and the people who live there.
The Bedford, Mass. company i-Robot is about to be on the frontlines of Japan's nuclear crisis.
Another voice in the midst of the crisis and tragedy in Japan adds nothing.....I mean nothing.....but it sure doesn't stop the voices and misleading verbiage barrage from spilling over on all sides. Another example of information technology "out-of-control."
The parents of a Wayland woman who is teaching in Japan are pleading for help to get their daughter home.
There are mounting concerns over the global impact of that massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan which pushed stocks lower.
Phones were ringing off the hook at American Red Cross offices Friday as people tried to get information about friends and loved ones in Japan.
Scientists at the Weston Observatory say they've counted dozens of massive aftershocks from the Japan earthquake.
It's hard to imagine enduring the devastation from Friday's Japan earthquake in New England. One viewer is curious if we could ever see a tsunami in New England.
Ken Berkowitz, who served as Canton, Massachusetts police chief until his retirement in 2022, has died.
Eleven members of Fitchburg High School's marching band will be performing in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
The Patriots have a chance to lock up the No. 1 seed against the Bills. Head coach Jerod Mayo didn't commit to who would be starting in the game.
New England Patriots fans now know when they'll be watching their team play its final game of the season as the NFL released its full schedule for Week 18.
Someone tore through a liquor store in North Andover and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, the owner said.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Ken Berkowitz, who served as Canton police chief until his retirement in 2022, has died.
Someone tore through a liquor store in North Andover and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, the owner said.
Eleven members of Fitchburg High School's marching band will be performing in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
The Patriots have a chance to lock up the No. 1 seed against the Bills. Head coach Jerod Mayo didn't commit to who would be starting in the game.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Patriots have a chance to lock up the No. 1 seed against the Bills. Head coach Jerod Mayo didn't commit to who would be starting in the game.
New England Patriots fans now know when they'll be watching their team play its final game of the season as the NFL released its full schedule for Week 18.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch.
The Patriots are far out of the playoff picture, but Sunday's games around the NFL still had plenty of impact on New England's draft status.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.