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By Rachel M Posted on February 22, 2021

Ten years on from Christchurch – February 22nd 2011

It’s the tenth anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake today. 185 people died. I have written about my experience of the earthquake on this blog and so to avoid repeating myself … Continue reading Ten years on from Christchurch – February 22nd 2011

Categories: JournalTags: christchurch, earthquake, earthquakes, New Zealand, ten year anniversary
By Rachel M Posted on November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

Let them be scared

I’ve been completely absorbed by the earthquake news coming out of New Zealand, like news of the three cows marooned on a tiny island of pasture: 3 cows stranded after New Zealand … Continue reading Let them be scared

Categories: JournalTags: christchurch, earthquake, earthquakes, emotion, fear, New Zealand, Scared, wellington
By Rachel M Posted on February 15, 2016April 14, 2016

Another earthquake for Christchurch

Christchurch had another earthquake yesterday; the biggest in quite a while and just another in the earthquake sequence which began on the 4th September 2010. I remember that first one well. … Continue reading Another earthquake for Christchurch

Categories: JournalTags: christchurch, earthquake, earthquakes, New Zealand, trauma
By Rachel M Posted on February 21, 2015February 21, 2015

Snowdrops in my garden and the Christchurch earthquake

The days are getting noticeably longer again. It seems to change very quickly from light to dark as winter sets in and then from dark to light again as winter … Continue reading Snowdrops in my garden and the Christchurch earthquake

Categories: Earthquakes, JournalTags: christchurch, earthquake, seasons, snow drops, winter
By Rachel M Posted on January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

Winchester “hit” by earthquake

I wonder whether Vinny reads my blog? Vinny, if you’re reading this, I’m about to mock the Guardian for an article they’ve published. Feel free to wade in 🙂 An … Continue reading Winchester “hit” by earthquake

Categories: EarthquakesTags: earthquake, earthquakes, geonet, New Zealand, Winchester
By Rachel M Posted on January 16, 2015

The piano and I

I played the piano today for the first time since before the Christchurch earthquakes. After February 22nd 2011, we sold our piano because it was an earthquake hazard and Elizabeth … Continue reading The piano and I

Categories: JournalTags: christchurch, earthquake, earthquakes, music, piano
By Rachel M Posted on July 5, 2013

Photos from Christchurch

Ben went to Christchurch for a few days this week and spent some time cycling around and taking photos. This is what he saw.  

Categories: EarthquakesTags: christchurch, damage, earthquake
By Rachel M Posted on January 17, 2013

How does Christchurch look today?

Christchurch counted its 11,000th earthquake since September 4th, 2010, today. It has been more than two years since the first Christchurch earthquake of September 4th, 2010. It is almost two years … Continue reading How does Christchurch look today?

Categories: EarthquakesTags: christchurch, earthquake, earthquakes, red zone

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