00:00This luxury paradise could be hit by a tsunami.
00:03And scientists say it is 100% certain.
00:06The French Riviera is known for calm blue waters.
00:09But beneath it, a hidden danger is growing.
00:13Experts warn a tsunami will strike the Mediterranean within the next 30 years.
00:17Some waves could reach land in just 10 minutes.
00:20That is not enough time to react,
00:23especially when current systems may not detect local triggers like underwater landslides.
00:28And this coastline is packed.
00:31During peak season, up to 87,000 people could be on beaches inside evacuation zones.
00:37This has already happened before.
00:39In 1979, a tsunami in Nice killed 8 people after a sudden underwater collapse.
00:45Scientists say the biggest threat is how fast it happens.
00:49You may only have minutes to escape.
00:51Watch for the signs.
00:53The sea pulling back.
00:54A loud ocean roar.
00:56Or sudden shaking.
00:57If you see it, run to higher ground immediately.
01:00Because in this race, seconds can save your life.
01:02You may not have a chance to escape.
01:03You may not have a chance to escape.
01:03You may not have a chance to escape.
01:03You may not have a chance to escape.
01:03You may not have a chance to escape.
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