New Zealand Warns People off Waterfront over Tsunami Fears
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Wellington, Feb 10 (AFP/APP): New Zealand authorities told residents along its far northern coast to move away from beaches and other waterfront areas due to expected ocean surges after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck the South Pacific.
“We expect New Zealand’s coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore” following the quake near the Loyalty Islands, the National Emergency Management Agency said. “People in or near the sea (along the north coast) should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, rivers and estuaries”, it added.
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