Ep 7. Tsunami Evacuation
- TV-PG
- December 6, 2020
- 44 min
In Alaska The Last Frontier season 10 episode 7, titled Tsunami Evacuation, the Kilcher family faces one of their biggest fears as they prepare for a potential tsunami to hit their homestead. With the Pacific Ocean just a few miles away and the threat of a 9.1 magnitude earthquake looming, the Kilchers take the threat seriously and begin to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Atz and Nikos are tasked with building a tsunami shelter on the beach, while Charlotte and August are put in charge of evacuating the animals to higher ground. The family works quickly and efficiently, knowing that time is of the essence.
As they prepare, the Kilchers reflect on the devastating 1964 earthquake and tsunami that hit Alaska, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. They know all too well the dangers of living in such a volatile area, but their love for the land and determination to survive pushes them to continue on.
As the hours pass, tensions rise as they monitor the radio for updates from the National Weather Service. When a warning finally comes through, the family springs into action, evacuating themselves and their animals to higher ground as quickly as possible.
But the threat isn't over yet. As the tsunami warning stays in effect, the Kilchers must hunker down and wait out the potential danger. They use the time to reflect on their lives on the homestead, and how their deep sense of community and family has helped them through even the toughest of times.
In the end, the tsunami never comes, but the Kilchers are left with a renewed sense of gratitude for their home and a deep respect for the power of nature. They know that the threat of disaster is always present, but their determination to survive and thrive in the Last Frontier is stronger than ever.
Tsunami Evacuation is an intense and emotional episode that showcases the resilience and grit of the Kilcher family in the face of danger. It reminds us all of the importance of preparation, community, and a deep connection to the land we call home.
