[SOC] Tsunami Alert - Eastern Australia

[Ian C. Purdie]

Ian C. Purdie wrote:
> Following a 7.8 earthquake in New Zealand, the Eastern seaboard area of 
> Australia is under a Tsunami alert.

Well that turned out to be a fizzer. Free to Air TV networks ignored 
it, most likely to not cause a panic, official announcement didn't 
come and Sydney newspapers online carried the story.

Some extraordinary waves were expected and unless you were stupid 
enough to be at the waters edge [at 11:00 p.m. with temp 10C?] there 
was no real concern.

Cops closed down a concert at Bondi Pavilion and told everyone to go 
home. That was as exciting as it got. All Second Class.

I went to bed. Didn't hear any waves pounding the beach as you will 
when rough weather coincides with a high tide.

Must find out how high I am above sea level. Couldn't be more than 5 
metres. Where did I put my Manometer? That can be pressed into service.

Thanks for the concerns, prayers and kind wishes. Sorry it couldn't be 
more exciting, maybe I'll organise a summer bushfire next time.


Thanks! :)

Ian C. Purdie - VK2TIP
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