Tsunami alert after a massive 7.0 earthquake strikes east of Australia

[Swordsmyth]

A tsunami alert had been issued after a massive earthquake struck off the east coast of Australia but there were no immediate reports of damage.
The 7.0 magnitude quake hit near New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands on Monday at 9.43am, local time.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) said 'hazardous tsunami waves' were possible within 300km of the epicenter.
The agency later reported that 'tsunami waves had been observed' and issued the alert for New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

The 7.0 magnitude quake hit near the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia on Monday morning

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[Zippyjuan]

Not much in terms of a tsunami. Three foot waves seen at New Caledonia and smaller ones in Vanuatu. If you are a surfer, that is about waist high. No tsunami threats anyplace else. https://in.reuters.com/article/new-c...-idINKBN1DK077

[dannno]

Not much in terms of a tsunami. Three foot waves seen at New Caledonia and smaller ones in Vanuatu. If you are a surfer, that is about waist high. No tsunami threats anyplace else. https://in.reuters.com/article/new-c...-idINKBN1DK077

Why you can't surf a tsunami

https://hilo.hawaii.edu/~nat_haz/tsunamis/surfing.php

[Zippyjuan]

Why you can't surf a tsunami

https://hilo.hawaii.edu/~nat_haz/tsunamis/surfing.php

Interesting info. Thanks!

[oyarde]

Interesting info. Thanks!

It is true , Charlie don't surf .