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Engineers Made A Tsunami Survival Capsule. Here's What It Can Do If Disaster Strikes

February 7, 2018

Designed by a team of aerospace engineers, this Survival Capsule is a spherical ball made to protect people from tsunami events, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes.

"The sphere will withstand the initial impact of a natural disaster, as well as sharp object penetration, heat exposure, blunt object impact, and rapid deceleration," the Survival Capsule website states.

Here's a list of the Survival Capsule's features:

• Safety Seating with Four-Point Harness Straps
• Storage Space (sufficient for five day's supply per person)
• Multiple Counter Sunk Hoisting Points
• Water Storage (bladder or tank)
• Basic Internal Light
• GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Air Ventilation Vents
• Capsule Storage Stand
• Basic, High-Visibility Unit Color
• Air Supply Tanks (one for each occupant)
• Hard Restraint Support
• Solid, Watertight Marine Door (opens from inside and outside)
• Marine Standard Window

Watch the video below.