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New Zealand has been hit by a number of tsunamis through the years, as it is vulnerable to tsunamis generated along the Pacific Rim, where much seismic activity occurs. Some examples include:
- On 22-23 May 1960 - a tsunami from Chile produced a 5.5 m tsunami in Lyttelton Harbour,and affected other coastal harbours such as Gisborne
- In August 1868, seismic activity in Chile created a tsunami that reached as high as 8 m in parts of the east coast - again, Lyttelton was most affected
- On 17-18 July 1998, a destructive tsunami that hit northern Papua New Guinea generated enough force to register at Lyttelton and other areas of the Canterbury coast.
Sources suggest New Zealand has experienced about 10 tsunamis higher than 5m since 1840
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What are facts about the tsunami that hit new zealand?
The best answer to your question will be at teara.org, or igns.org, both of whom maintain such a database. Without knowing which tsunami you refer to, the question is unanswerable.
Are slingshots illegal in new zealand?
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No
Who helped after the tsunami hit in Samoa tragedy?
New Zealand and Australia.
How long would it take for a tsunami to hit New Zealand from Japan?
expected a few hours after the original tsunami.
Can tsunamis hit New Zealand?
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The best answer to your question will be at teara.org, or igns.org, both of whom maintain such a database. Without knowing which tsunami you refer to, the question is unanswerable.
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The most recent Tsunami to hit Japan was in March of 2011.
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Recent famous tsunamis?
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Where would a tsunami hit Australia?
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What countries were hit by the 1883 tsunami?
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Where is the tsunami in Japan going to?
The tsunami has hit the East side of Japan, and will also hit Hawaii (with great impact with waves up to 2.1m) and the East coast of the rest of United States (in for instance California). Other places like Taiwan, Philipines, New Zealand might also be affected.
