Chapter 256

The convoy came to a brief stop, and a few researchers climbed over the highway railing, wearing gloves as they opened boxes to collect samples. Elara gazed out at the vast, boundless sea. The longer she looked, the more a sense of unease washed over her. She had noticed a faint white color appearing on the horizon, like a thin line stretching across the water. She looked toward the shoreline and patted Ashley. "Don't you think the water is receding?" Ashley sat up slightly and looked toward the researchers who were collecting samples. Moments ago, the shoreline had been close to them. But now, it had retreated nearly 70 feet away. At the same time, a deep, resonant roar rolled in from the distant ocean. It sounded like the growl of an ocean beast. Ashley snapped to attention and slammed on the horn. At the same time, she switched on her radio and announced loudly and concisely to the entire team, "Get back in your vehicles! A tsunami is coming!" The rapidly receding water