Tsunami warning.

[dianavilliers]

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile, and the entire East coast of NZ is under a tsunami alert. There are reports of receding water in Gisbourne and a surge in Akaroa and Lyttleton harbours.
I'm 150 metres above sea level so should be fine, but many low lying areas are being warned to prepare for evacuation.

Comments

[dianavilliers]

Well - no excitement, which is good. The alert has been downgraded to an advisory, and although several coastal areas reported surges, I haven't heard of any damage.

[river_kate]

It's good to read that you're safe.