What survival probability is listed for burial greater than 2 meters?

• A. 10%
• B. 30%
• C. 60%
• D. 90%

Answer: (B)

Survival probability here reflects the chance a buried person will survive given the burial depth. As depth increases, the odds drop because access to breathable air, warmth, and rescue becomes more limited, shortening the window for a successful rescue. For burial greater than two meters, the chart lists 30% as the survival probability. This means, while the chance is low, it isn’t zero—some victims can still survive if air remains available and rescue occurs promptly. In shallower burials, you’d expect higher survival estimates, so the depth greater than two meters line sits at around 30%.