[Spktyr]

I know if *I* didn't know what the tides were supposed to be like in an area, I might not figure it out until it's too late either. I suspect most of us would have the same problem.

[Libertarian444]

I know if *I* didn't know what the tides were supposed to be like in an area, I might not figure it out until it's too late either. I suspect most of us would have the same problem.

Exactly right. Before this tsunami, I'd venture to say very few people knew what conditions preceded a deadly tsunami. Now they do. As they say, hindsight is 20/20.

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

I know if *I* didn't know what the tides were supposed to be like in an area, I might not figure it out until it's too late either. I suspect most of us would have the same problem.

So lemme get this straight....if the ocean just all of a sudden just began to recede and the beach shore was sucked dry....you arent going to get the idea to...oh I dunno.......run?