Episode 409 - The Meckering Earthquake

About this episode

This episode explores the devastating Meckering earthquake of 1968 and its impact on the town and its residents.

On the morning of October 14, 1968, the small Western Australian town of Meckering was torn apart by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Australia. Roads split open, railway lines twisted, buildings collapsed, and a fault line ripped visibly through the landscape — leaving behind destruction that stunned the nation. In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the events of the Meckering earthquake, the science behind it, and the aftermath for the people who lived through it. From the first violent tremors to the massive recovery effort, this is the story of the day Australia was reminded that even this ancient continent can move with terrifying force. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support .

People in this episode

Hosts: Holly, Matthew

Topics covered

• earthquake
• Meckering
• Australia
• natural disaster
• recovery efforts
• science

Keywords

• Meckering earthquake
• October 14, 1968
• natural disaster
• Australia
• earthquake recovery
• fault line
• tremors

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Meckering, Australia

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