Media Release
30 September 2009
1225hrs

Tsunami Potential Threat Advisory Update

The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management issued a Tsunami Warning following the Samoa earthquake at 0648 this morning. This was subsequently downgraded to a Potential Threat Advisory.

The Potential Threat Advisory remains in place. Tide gauges measured 40cm on the East Cape and 25-30cm on the North Cape. However it is not certain whether this is the largest wave that will impact New Zealand. Our advice is that larger waves can be expected to arrive in the next hour. These are unlikely to be larger than 1m.

The Ministry still advise coastal areas to remain vigilant and to stay clear of beaches. The threat of strong currents also remains.

Useful websites:
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetThru.nsf/web/BOWN-7GZVAT?OpenDocument
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
www.geonet.org.nz/tsunami/

ENDS

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