8 Mar 2021

GNS working to provide earlier warning for tsunamis

From Morning Report, 6:12 am on 8 March 2021

GNS Science says it has the most up-to-date technology when it comes to tsunami warnings, but work is being done to provide earlier and more accurate information.

Two big earthquakes which hit the Kermadec Islands on Friday and one resulted in a tsunami warning for parts of the North Island.

Last year the government granted $13 million towards a GNS Science project which will provide more rapid and accurate tsunami warnings leading to more effective evacuations and fewer false alarms.

GNS seismologist Elizabeth Abbott said technology is always evolving.