For much of the south coast, if you’re near the sea then you’re also in a Tsunami Hazard Zone. Freaky if you have the misfortune to experience an earthquake while you’re there. When we were at Bluff on 13 Nov, specifically at Stirling Point, I saw this sign which I’ve never come across before. I laughed.. if the tsunami was that close, I wouldn’t have a chance. Seriously though, if I was at sea level on the south coast and felt an earthquake, I’d be racing for the high ground!
For: Which Way Photo Challenge 15 November, 2018
Tsunami Hazard Sign near Stirling Point Lighthouse, Bluff
Southland, New Zealand
Photo (above): that’s the aluminium smelter in the background, across the channel at Tiwai Point.
Text and Photos by Liz; Exploring Colour (2018)
Exploring Colour 
When we lived in Alaska, we used to see similar signs along the coast. Luckily, we were never there when a tsunami was an actual danger. Based on some of the devastating tsunamis that have happened in my lifetime, I hope I never have to live through one.
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Same. But when there’s a tsunami warning here, like on the radio etc, there’s always people who drive to the beach hoping to see some drama instead of going to higher ground! Crazy!
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That is not very smart!
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Its hard to believe people do it.. but it always happens!
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Start climbing now I think!
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There are definitely advantages to living far, far inland.
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I’m sure my legs would turn to jelly, I’d not be able to move !
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I have never seen a sign like that – interesting.
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Thanks Leya. These days New Zealand signs usually follow international usage so its interesting you haven’t come across a sign like this… perhaps its just a NZ thing!
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I don’t know, but I seldom visit tsunami dangerous places.
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That’s a cool sign. Yeah, if one is standing but the entire tide ebbs out rapidly, they better run…and fast. Thanks a bunch for joining in. 😊
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