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A tsunami could reach Milford Sound village within minutes. What happens then?

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Authorities are currently examining the worst-case scenario risks at the tourist hotspot of Piopiotahi, also known as Milford Sound, in New Zealand. Ongoing work focuses on the hazard of a landslide triggering a tsunami that could strike the village within a matter of minutes.

The research addresses the severe natural disaster threat facing the popular destination, outlining the exceptionally narrow response window available to residents and visitors should such an event occur.

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Read the full story at the source Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) · NZ
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