Tsunami reports wanted

Scientists want Kiwis to tell them about their tsunami experience following the deadly Chile earthquake.

Along New Zealand's coastline, the effects of the wave the quake generated were not dramatic, but scientists at GeoNet say footage of the swells was still valuable.

GNS Science wants New Zealanders who observed or were affected by the event to fill out a questionnaire or send in footage or photographs they took of the waves.

"The last time that New Zealand was affected by a South American tsunami was in 1960, so these are uncommon events.

"This makes it a valuable opportunity to compile data, observations, photos and videos to better understand the effects across the nation," GeoNet reported.

"The knowledge of what tsunami have done to New Zealand in the past helps to verify the computer simulations we are now able to perform.

"The Chilean tsunami is another opportunity for us to add to that long-term knowledge."

More information and the survey can be found online at geonet.org.nz.

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