Wellington's tsunami risk

If a tsunami similar in size to that which struck Japan only weeks ago, hit Wellington, much of the low lying areas would be left in ruins.

A depiction of potential impact of a 10m tsunami hitting central Wellington.

http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1300440822/641/4786641.jpg

An animation of what parts of Wellington would be effected by a Tsunami

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4786645/Wellingtons-tsunami-risk