Tsunami Warning in NZ
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0931: As at 09:15 NZDT, 28 February 2010, wave activity as reported on tsunami gauges is now approximately 0.5 metres at the Chatham Islands, and 0.2 metres at East Cape.
Rana Solomon of Chatham Islands Council reports a wave height of 1.5 metres at Pitt Island in the Chathams.
Gisborne, Napier and Castlepoint tsunami gauges are also showing initial activity of approximately the same magnitude as East Cape.
It is important to note that these are the first arrivals and larger waves may follow over a period of several hours.
Rana Solomon of Chatham Islands Council reports a wave height of 1.5 metres at Pitt Island in the Chathams.
Gisborne, Napier and Castlepoint tsunami gauges are also showing initial activity of approximately the same magnitude as East Cape.
It is important to note that these are the first arrivals and larger waves may follow over a period of several hours.
0943:
Tsunami hits French PolynesiaAAP
February 28, 2010, 8:54 am
A tsunami that crossed the Pacific Ocean has hit islands in French Polynesia, with waves of about two metres damaging part of the coast.
Emergency officials said a 50cm wave has hit the Chatham Islands east of New Zealand, the third to come ashore in the island group, about 500km east of New Zealand.
"As the scientists have predicted, the waves are increasing in amplitude ... and it's likely they will grow more," Civil Defence national controller Allan Walker said.
National Radio in New Zealand reported four waves of about two metres hit the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia early on Sunday. The first wave passed Tahiti with no effects.
Asia-Pacific nations were evacuating coastlines ahead of the tsunami generated by a devastating earthquake in Chile early on Saturday.
Tsunami hits French PolynesiaAAP
February 28, 2010, 8:54 am
A tsunami that crossed the Pacific Ocean has hit islands in French Polynesia, with waves of about two metres damaging part of the coast.
Emergency officials said a 50cm wave has hit the Chatham Islands east of New Zealand, the third to come ashore in the island group, about 500km east of New Zealand.
"As the scientists have predicted, the waves are increasing in amplitude ... and it's likely they will grow more," Civil Defence national controller Allan Walker said.
National Radio in New Zealand reported four waves of about two metres hit the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia early on Sunday. The first wave passed Tahiti with no effects.
Asia-Pacific nations were evacuating coastlines ahead of the tsunami generated by a devastating earthquake in Chile early on Saturday.
As at 11:13 NZDT, 28 February 2010, wave activity as reported on tsunami gauges appears to be stabilised at the previously-reported levels (approximately 1.0 metres at the Chatham Islands, 0.3 metres at East Cape, Napier, Castlepoint, Tauranga and North Cape, and 0.4 metres in Gisborne).
It is important to note that these are the first arrivals and larger waves may follow over the next 6 to 12 hours. There may also be strong surges and rapid rises in sea level in some places.
It is important to note that these are the first arrivals and larger waves may follow over the next 6 to 12 hours. There may also be strong surges and rapid rises in sea level in some places.
PTWC has issued a warning cancellation message at 1312 hours 28 February 2010. Whilst we acknowledge that PTWC have now cancelled the warning for New Zealand, the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management and GNS Science advise that New Zealand will remain at a warning status until further assessments have been made. The situation will be reviewed at 1430 hours.
Big thanks Svejk for keeping me updated on the tsunami while I was at sea with my wife. Your help was much appreciated!
Thanks for the early call and countless SMSs before, during and after
Thanks for the early call and countless SMSs before, during and after