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Thursday 9 September 2010

Flash 55 - Quake Zone



An almighty roar wakes them, the room shakes violently, books fly from shelves. They stumble around in the darkness, searching for safe haven. Sam barks urgently as he runs between the two of them. His instincts tell him they must flee from their former sanctuary. Rumblings stop, the house is still, but for how long?


Inspired by the tragic events which have taken place this past week in New Zealand. Christchurch experienced a 7.1 magnitude quake in the early hours of Saturday morning. There has been major damage to many buildings but thankfully no fatalities. The City is still experiencing after shocks and may continue to do so for some time. New Zealand consists of the North and South Islands, the quake hit Christchurch ,which is located in the South Island. Steve and I live in the North Island so we are far from the danger but a big thank you to all who have enquired after our welfare. My thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch, especially dear Marja.  

Here are some pics of the damage.

Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss G-Man. If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.

Stay safe
Love KB
xxx

Coming up...The Mighty All Blacks

33 comments:

  1. i have never had to live through an earthquake...i imagine them to be very scary...like the world is coming apart...

    my 55 is up!

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  2. YIKES!!!
    That would creep me right out!
    I'm glad that we don't have to worry about that here.
    Loved your 55 Karen...
    Thanks for playing, and being such A GREAT supporter of the weekly contributors.
    You Rock Baby....
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  3. No fatalities, that is an amazing blessing. I had a penpal in ChristChurch but I've not spoken to her in years.

    I remember a 4.0 in college, and I was 200 miles from the eipcenter. Still, it got my attention!

    This gave me chills. Poor doggie.

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  4. Been through a couple of small earthquakes. Can't imagine what a 7.1 would feel like. Great 55. Thanks for stopping by mine.

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  5. it seems a miracle that a quake which caused so much damage took no lives. truly a thing to be thankful for though the lingering fear and uneasiness is quite understandable.

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  6. natural disasters are always so difficult to cope with with..

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  7. We had the slightest earthquake here last month (5.0) and it was just tremors and NOTHING like what they are going through in Christchurch which must have been terrifying. I have friends in New Zealand, but no one in that area. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Last I heard no one had died - I hope that is still true. The loss of homes and businesses is tragic enough without the loss of irreplaceable human lives. I hope your friend is okay!

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  8. Yes we heard all about that on the news here in Australia...it must have been terribly frightening for everyone at the centre of it but thankfully there was no loss of life due to the great contruction of the building in NZ.
    Your 55 describes so well what those affected would have been feeling.
    Thank you for visiting my blog & leaving a comment..it's greatly appreciated.

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  9. I am so happy that there were no serious injuries. I have a dear friend in Christchurch who I met many years ago on a cruise from Sydney to Auckland...a government agricultural inspector. He's been here several times inspecting grapes imported from San Francisco to NZ. He called me the day of the quake to say all was well with him and his family!

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  10. A frightening time. Very well done.

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  11. Wonderful writing about a horrible event. I haven't been in one that big, but have experienced them and they are no fun at all. Excellent 55. Have a great Friday :)

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  12. This is excellent....tho a catastrophe in its own right, thankful that no lives were lost. I've experienced an earthquake, that made my piano move...I was playing the keys when it happened. Scary.

    Here's Mine. Yes, I finally did one...long time no see!!!

    Have a super weekend.

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  13. Blogging brings many together don't you think? here we are in Yorkshire, UK now connecting with you - so when we hear it on the news I will be able to think of you - take care hun Dx

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  14. Earthquakes are scary. In India they wreak such a havoc! The damage is humongous.

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  15. That is terrifying! Glad that you guys are safe.

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  16. Living in Michigan, we don't get many earthquakes - just the occasional minor tremor. But there was fairly large one (for Michigan) on a Saturday morning that I distinctly felt. I didn't realize it was an earthquake at the time, but when I saw the news report that night I knew.

    Way to 'shake things up' for the weekend, KB!

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  17. we are living in a earthquake danger area - but we only had some very, very weak ones - i like that you suffered kin of with the people in christchurch with your 55

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  18. Until you said something I had no idea New Zealand had suffered a quake. I'm glad it didn't hit you hard.

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  19. Wishing you healing & safety, Pacific cousins. Thanks for not sending a tsunami our way :)




    Warm Aloha from Waikiki

    Comfort Spiral

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  20. Thanks dear angel.Nicely written I can see myself stumbling :)
    We are becoming quite quake experts
    My daughter said this morning "Oh that was a 4.5 mum" after a rumble went through the house.
    Take care Marja

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  21. I can only imagine what an earthquake would be like. Glad you are safe, and it's so nice to send your thoughts to those who are being impacted by this.

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  22. I can only imagine what an earthquake would be like. Glad you are safe, and it's so nice to send your thoughts to those who are being impacted by this.

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  23. So glad you guys ok
    I live in California so live thru many tumblers
    stay safe - plz

    Love from the Moon

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  24. Oh my, that must have been so scary and devastating for so many.

    My thoughts are with you all in NZ x

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  25. I was very glad to hear there were no fatalities as this was a very large quake.

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  26. You and I were on the same wavelength this week - earthquakes and volcanoes! LOL :0)

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  27. A timely reminder. Good 55 words.

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  28. So glad to hear that you are safe. Nice reminder of the fragility of life. My 55 is here.

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  29. I pictured earthquakes in my mind when I was young, it was terrifying.

    great 55.


    my 55

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  30. The gods are angry so blood sacrifice now...postal orders accepted. Belated thanks for reading my Friday 55. Hope your week goes well

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  31. Thanks for all your comments.

    Whitesnake - Love ya xxxx

    Marja - Hope you are coping OK x

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