The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is advising New Zealand coastal communities that a tsunami is possible following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands (northern Vanuatu) at 14:12 New Zealand Time (NZDT) today.
The Ministry is assessing the severity of a possible threat to New Zealand.
A tsunami has been generated, and the first wave may arrive in New Zealand in the areas around North Cape at approximately between 1800 and 1900 hours today.
People in coastal areas should:
Stay off beaches
Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
Do not go sightseeing
Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
Listen to the radio/TV for further assessment and updates
Follow instructions of their local Civil Defence authorities.作者: 香辣炸酱面 时间: 2013-2-6 16:13:28
