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Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ 08.10.09 12.25
Media Release
8 October
2009
1225
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.
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