BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: autolycus
Date: 03 May 06 - 02:08 PM

I seem to remember after the Indian tsunami, that it was said the tsunami early warning system in the Pacific is so much better than what was available in the Indian.


   Ivor

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: beardedbruce
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:48 PM

so far...

CNN) -- Tsunami warnings were issued for Fiji and New Zealand after a massive earthquake measuring about 7.8 in magnitude shook the southern Pacific Ocean.

The quake's epicenter was about 153 kilometers (95 miles) off the coast of Tonga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It struck Thursday at 4:26 a.m in Tonga (Wednesday at 1526 GMT).

Two hours later, there was still no indication that a tsunami had been generated by the quake.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/05/03/earthquake.tonga/index.html

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:44 PM

It's good that they seem to have got out a warning in good time, without delaying in order to make quite sure there actually was going to be a tsunami. Better safe than sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:43 PM

Info here slowish site. No Tsunami detected so far, NZ warned but it is 1400 miles away.
More details Click
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: Bill D
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:36 PM

CNN reports no tsunami so far....power of quake is not nearly as relevant as type. This may not have been a slip-thrust like the Xmas one.

Subject: RE: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: Alice
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:27 PM

anyone?

Subject: BS: Tsunami, Tonga earthquake
From: Alice
Date: 03 May 06 - 01:24 PM

Anyone in New Zealand have info? Can't get anything but the headlines right now.

alice