Misc Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Off Coast of New Zealand

ROYC75 · 07-06-2011, 03:38 PM

DEVELOPING: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off the Kermadec Islands near New Zealand, triggering a tsunami warning, Reuters reports.

The earthquake is about 1,000 miles from New Zealand's mainland, NewsTalk Radio in New Zealand tells Fox News.

The Pacific Tsunami Center said waves were 2.2-2.7 feet high around Raoul Island. It also estimated that waves would reach East Cape in New Zealand, within two hours and Auckland within three hours of the quake, reported Reuters.

The Kermadec Islands are remote islands with some scientists and not many residents.

Click here for the USGS report.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07...#ixzz1RMbqLNwK

07-06-2011, 03:38 PM	Topic Starter
ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard Casino cash: $2130400	Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Off Coast of New Zealand DEVELOPING: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off the Kermadec Islands near New Zealand, triggering a tsunami warning, Reuters reports. The earthquake is about 1,000 miles from New Zealand's mainland, NewsTalk Radio in New Zealand tells Fox News. The Pacific Tsunami Center said waves were 2.2-2.7 feet high around Raoul Island. It also estimated that waves would reach East Cape in New Zealand, within two hours and Auckland within three hours of the quake, reported Reuters. The Kermadec Islands are remote islands with some scientists and not many residents. Click here for the USGS report. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07...#ixzz1RMbqLNwK
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