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Milford Sound Tsunami Risk Grows | Auckland News
A looming tsunami threat looms over Milford Sound as scientists and officials grapple with the real danger of a landslide-triggered wave—potentially hitting the village in minutes with little time to evacuate. Inspired by recent glacial collapse in Nepal, local leaders are urgently modeling worst-case scenarios to understand wave size, speed, and impact zones. Despite incomplete data, authorities insist action can’t wait, pledging updates on interim risks. The community isn’t new to such alerts—just months ago, an earthquake triggered an evacuation warning that was later canceled…
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