A tsunami wave can reflect off continental shelves, ocean ridges and large reefs under the sea. Britain's official death toll in the coronavirus pandemic passed 100,000 on Tuesday, a dreaded milestone reached as the government considered imposing hote The official source of geological hazard information for New Zealand. The tsunami was caused by an undersea landslide that followed an eruption of Anak Krakatau, the "Child of Krakatoa". Get me on stewart@thespinoff.co.nz. Reflected tsunami waves off an ocean ridge to the west of Sri Lanka and south-west of India contributed to the damage on the western side of Sri Lanka during the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. With the exception of the Antarctic site, the primary purpose of the network is to upgrade and improve New Zealand's response to tsunami hazards. Winning bookmarks announced for children’s libraries ... Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive updates from The Wānaka Sun ©2021 Wanaka Sun (2003) Ltd. In 2018, a devastating 6.2 magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami struck the city of Palu, in Sulawesi, killing thousands. A warning was issued for the Australian island, Norfolk Island, South Pacific islands and New Zealand at 2.15am on Thursday. MetService. A 9.1 magnitude quake off the north of Sumatra island triggered a tsunami on Boxing Day in 2004 that lashed coastal areas of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other nations, killing more than 230,000 people. We are the South's eyes and ears in crucial council meetings, at court hearings, on the sidelines of sporting events and on the frontline of breaking news. Providing weather information for New Zealand. On the 11th of March in 2011 the magnitude 9.0 Tohuku earthquake and 15 metre tsunami triggered the most severe nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Australian satellite - JMA weather satellite map with GPATS lightning tracker from Farmonline Weather. LINZ has established a network of sea level monitoring sites at 18 locations around New Zealand and Antarctica. New Zealand is surrounded by sea. Whether commercial or recreational boaties, surfers or fishermen, all seafarers must navigate the tides of the oceans that make up New Zealand’s waters. The first site was established in March 2007 and the network was completed in July 2010. Further work is needed to understand the scale and direction of a possible lake tsunami... read more. “TSUNAMI CONFIRMED,” the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said. The above is only a summary of some of the cover provided and is for information purposes only. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Thursday, generating a tsunami that threatened island nations in the region. AMP Home, Contents, Car and Landlord insurance are issued and underwritten by Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited. Welcome to The Spinoff's live updates for February 11. New Delhi: A powerful undersea earthquake of 7.7 magnitude has struck north of New Zealand, on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami alert in the region. Our journalists are your neighbours. Tsunami alert lifted for NZ after 7.7 quake near New Caledonia 'Scary' magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty, aftershocks continue to rock region Sign up to receive news updates Sea level data, predictions and calculations to help navigate New Zealand tides and tidal streams. Twitter announces new features, allows users to charge for tweets with Super Follows ... Samoa Tsunami Gandhi Jayanti and Tagore Library inauguration Face of India Photo exhibition. WELLINGTON KAPITI COAST MASTERTON SOUTH WAIRARAPA PORIRUA UPPER HUTT CARTERTON LOWER HUTT. You can help keep us ticking by donating here. A tsunami warning has been sounded for New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and other nations in the South Pacific after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit … On 22 December 2018, a tsunami that followed an eruption and partial collapse of the Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait struck several coastal regions of Banten in Java and Lampung in Sumatra, Indonesia.At least 426 people were killed and 14,059 were injured. Twitter. It is important to note that limits, excesses, terms and conditions and exclusions apply to the cover outlined.