5 Years Ago...
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:12 pm
5 Years Ago today, Christchurch, New Zealand was struck at 12:51pm by a Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake, Killing 185 people.
A majority of those killed were killed in one building, that building was the Canterbury Television (CTV) building. The 22nd of February is a horrid day in the history of my city. The quake messed up many a person and family, with massive onset anxiety and fear. Aftershocks really didn't stop until 2013-14. That day and the following days from the quake were the worst of my life. We were afraid to go into our own home, living in a tent for a week and a half. Being only 11, I was freaked the fuck out and really scared. My father didn't get home until about 8 o'clock that night. Our entire family were afraid that he may have been injured or worse. The city stood still for almost a month, as no-one knew what to do.
That's all I wish to say on this topic. As it still stays fresh in my mind how scary it was.
~Vri.
A majority of those killed were killed in one building, that building was the Canterbury Television (CTV) building. The 22nd of February is a horrid day in the history of my city. The quake messed up many a person and family, with massive onset anxiety and fear. Aftershocks really didn't stop until 2013-14. That day and the following days from the quake were the worst of my life. We were afraid to go into our own home, living in a tent for a week and a half. Being only 11, I was freaked the fuck out and really scared. My father didn't get home until about 8 o'clock that night. Our entire family were afraid that he may have been injured or worse. The city stood still for almost a month, as no-one knew what to do.
That's all I wish to say on this topic. As it still stays fresh in my mind how scary it was.
~Vri.