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Potential Tsunami Threat to New Zealand - 12:25
Media Release
8 October 2009
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Potential Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
MCDEM issued a Potential Threat Advisory to New Zealand following the Magnitude 8.0 earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu today at 1117NZDT. The magnitude has since been revised to 7.8. There is no confirmation that a tsunami has been generated. Our advice from scientific advisors is that if a tsunami has been generated it is unlikely to be destructive for New Zealand. However, the Potential Threat Advisory remains in effect until cancellation.
People on the west coast from North Cape to Hokitika and on the east coast from North Cape to Auckland should stay away from beaches and to refrain from boating activities. Update will follow.
Useful websites:
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetThru.nsf/web/BOWN-7GZVAT?OpenDocument
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
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