Tsunami hits New Zealand after magnitude-7.8 earthquake
kiwijims said
05:39 AM Nov 14, 2016
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake has struck near the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, generating a tsunami and causing widespread damage along the northeast coast of the South Island.
Waves of up to three to five metres could be possible in areas close to the epicentre for up to two hours after the earthquake,
A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch
Radio New Zealand said the Wellington City Council had received multiple reports of significant damage.
Local media reported landslips and extensive damage to roads.
A series of aftershocks were recorded around the country, some as strong as magnitude-6.1.
Authorities rush to respond
The New Zealand police said they had responded to hundreds of emergency calls after the quake temporarily knocked out New Zealand's emergency call number, 111.
A gauge at Kaikoura, 181 km (112 miles) north of Christchurch, measured a wave of 2.5m (8ft 2ins) in the early hours of the morning,
At one point, the ministry of civil defence suggested tsunami waves as tall as 5m could hit the eastern coast
"We are starting to get reports of injuries from the earthquake area, including Culverden area and Kaikoura," St John's Ambulance Dion Rosario said in a statement released a few hours after the earthquake struck.
A Super Market in my Home town , Nelson.....
K.J.
The Belmont Bear said
06:43 AM Nov 14, 2016
I just watched the Sky news and they still have a Tsunami alert for the east coastal region and the Chatham Islands. So far there have been 2 reported fatalities with the original quake being centred near the beautiful little spa town of Hanmer Springs, strong after shocks are still occurring. I hope things don't get any worse for the people in this area as they have really suffered enough over the last few years with earthquakes.
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 14th of November 2016 06:44:38 AM
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 14th of November 2016 08:13:40 AM
kiwijims said
09:51 AM Nov 14, 2016
I've just received some pictures of the damage caused by the Quake...............
BillBoard flashing on Highway 1 out of Wellington
A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch
Groceries litter the aisle at the New World, in the Miramar area of Wellington
Firefighters gather at the corner of Wakefield and Victoria Streets in Wellington
Many thousands of people were evacuated from hotels and other buildings
Glass and rubble covers the footpath on Wakefield Street in Wellington
K.J.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:28 AM Nov 14, 2016
Bro lives up near Hamilton on North Island . They felt it big time there too . Maybe more than one centrepoint ? All good ..
CC Bear said
11:30 AM Nov 14, 2016
Sorry to hear this again any news on the Marmite factory as I do not think our cousin as yet appreciate Vegimite.
kiwijims said
12:58 PM Nov 14, 2016
Haven't heard about the Marmite Factory but, if this Semi is hauling a load, it maybe off by the time he gets to the end of this trip,
No room to turn around on these roads.............
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake has struck near the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, generating a tsunami and causing widespread damage along the northeast coast of the South Island.
Waves of up to three to five metres could be possible in areas close to the epicentre for up to two hours after the earthquake,
A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch
Radio New Zealand said the Wellington City Council had received multiple reports of significant damage.
Local media reported landslips and extensive damage to roads.
A series of aftershocks were recorded around the country, some as strong as magnitude-6.1.
Authorities rush to respond
The New Zealand police said they had responded to hundreds of emergency calls after the quake temporarily knocked out New Zealand's emergency call number, 111.
A gauge at Kaikoura, 181 km (112 miles) north of Christchurch, measured a wave of 2.5m (8ft 2ins) in the early hours of the morning,
At one point, the ministry of civil defence suggested tsunami waves as tall as 5m could hit the eastern coast
"We are starting to get reports of injuries from the earthquake area, including Culverden area and Kaikoura," St John's Ambulance Dion Rosario said in a statement released a few hours after the earthquake struck.
A Super Market in my Home town , Nelson.....
K.J.
I just watched the Sky news and they still have a Tsunami alert for the east coastal region and the Chatham Islands. So far there have been 2 reported fatalities with the original quake being centred near the beautiful little spa town of Hanmer Springs, strong after shocks are still occurring. I hope things don't get any worse for the people in this area as they have really suffered enough over the last few years with earthquakes.
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 14th of November 2016 06:44:38 AM
-- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Monday 14th of November 2016 08:13:40 AM
I've just received some pictures of the damage caused by the Quake...............
BillBoard flashing on Highway 1 out of Wellington
A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch
Groceries litter the aisle at the New World, in the Miramar area of Wellington
Firefighters gather at the corner of Wakefield and Victoria Streets in Wellington
Many thousands of people were evacuated from hotels and other buildings
Glass and rubble covers the footpath on Wakefield Street in Wellington
K.J.
Haven't heard about the Marmite Factory but, if this Semi is hauling a load, it maybe off by the time he gets to the end of this trip,
No room to turn around on these roads.............
K.J.