After the New Zealand earthquake: shocking video after the tsunami warning! Thunder wave towards the Gulf
After the violent earthquake in New Zealand, the authorities warned of a tsunami. The warning has since been lifted. Videos on the web show the terrifying moment when the wave moves.
Thousands fled to New Zealand in fear of a tsunami.
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heavy kit Earthquake shake on friday New Zealand. Temporarily encountered possible tsunami Caution in the Pacific Ocean. However, that warning has since been lifted. Thousands of people fled to safety. Videos on the Internet show how masses of water move towards the Earth. So far, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
Violent earthquakes off New Zealand: Tsunami warning issued in the meantime
A total of three earthquakes struck the country. The strongest was with a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter scale and occurred near the Kermadec Islands, which are located about 800 km northeast of New Zealand’s North Island in the Pacific Ocean. Hours earlier, there were 7.1 magnitude earthquakes about 100 kilometers off the coast of Gisborne County. The Pacific Tsunami Early Warning System (PTWC) has issued a tsunami warning. Experts predicted waves up to three meters in height. Thousands of people fled to higher ground in fear of a tsunami.
Shocking videos show a small tsunami wave
Emergency Management Minister Kiritabo Allan said waves and tides had been observed in parts of New Zealand. The local monitoring system GeoNet reported tsunami waves of between 15 and 40 centimeters. On social media, people have shared videos showing a wave pouring over Tokumaru Bay.
Views from the hills over Tokomaru Bay just minutes ago #tsunami Tweet embed # earthquake pic.twitter.com/CNIeHubcBb
– Michael Morrah (@MichaelMorrah) March 4, 2021
Draw the water again #tsunami Northland approaches, #New Zealand # tsunamialert pic.twitter.com/AbzwEDPucl
– about his news (newsista) March 5, 2021
#tsunami Waves roll in Christchurch east after earthquake warning issued off New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands
#New Zealand # Australia pic.twitter.com/WFSFivp9NO
– about his news (newsista) March 4, 2021
#tsunami Waves roll in Christchurch east after earthquake warning issued off New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands
#New Zealand # Australia pic.twitter.com/WFSFivp9NO
– about his news (newsista) March 4, 2021
Strong and unusual current! Civil Defense warns New Zealanders
Civil Protection continued to warn of strong and unusual currents and unpredictable floods. This can cause people to drown. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, fishermen, small boats and anyone near shore in or near the water.
Ted here comes out fast tsunami nz pic.twitter.com/awWFVZfvmQ
– Lani (@Laani85440897) March 4, 2021
A tsunami warning has also been applied to island groups such as the Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. The Kermadec Islands, where the two strongest earthquakes struck, are part of New Zealand but are hundreds of kilometers offshore. Tremors from the first night’s earthquake were reported across the region, including the major cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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