National Advisory: Tsunami - Potential threat to New Zealand Cancellation
Advisory now cancelled

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No: 18
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Issued at 0835 hours on 01/03/2010.

Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).

Tsunami advisory cancelled:
Based on scientific assessment a decision has been made to cancel the Tsunami Advisory in place over night. Sea level data indicate the peak of activity has passed. There will be ongoing sea level fluctuations and tidal effects for the rest of the day throughout the country. People are advised to continue to take caution in coastal areas.
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Earthquake parameters:
Origin time: 0634Z 27 Feb 2010
NZ time: 1934 NZDT 27 Feb 2010
Co-ordinates: 36.1 SOUTH 72.6 WEST
Depth: 55KM
Location: NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE
Magnitude: 8.8
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
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Summary:

This is the last message via the national warning system for this event.

This cancellation message has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.

This cancellation message is also being sent to the media.
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NCMC status:

The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is standing down from 0900 hours on 01/03/2010.

After this time, normal Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Managment contact details will apply:

General enquiries to: 04 473 7363
Media enquiries to: 04 494 6951

Useful websites:
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/

Issued by:

Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.

ENDS

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