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Earthquake 1969<\/h2>\n

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On 29 September 1969, the most destructive earthquake in the recent history of South Africa struck the Boland area encompassing the towns of Ceres, Prince Alfred\u2019s Hamlet, Wolseley, Tulbagh and Op die Berg, resulting in loss of life and damage to property.<\/p>\n

The strength of the original shock measured 6.3 on the Richter scale, with the epicentre between Prince Alfred\u2019s Hamlet and Tulbagh. Energy wise, it was the equivalent of an explosion of 15 kiloton of TNT and was felt as far away as Upington (570km) and Durban (1175km).\u00a0 According to the official estimates of the time, the damage amounted to R19,000,000.<\/p>\n

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On 28 September 2019, as part of the 50th commemoration of the earthquake, the museum erected a obelisk that serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the Witzenberg area as a result of the earthquake.<\/p>\n

Despite the fatalities, the towns of Ceres, Prince Alfred\u2019s Hamlet, Wolseley, Tulbagh and Op die Berg and their surrounding farms lifted themselves from the hopelessness, pain and loss and rebuilt their lives.<\/p>\n

The obelisk records the date on which the earthquake occurred, its strength and the shock waves. The background symbolises the mountains burning at night, when the residents thought that the end of the world had arrived.<\/p>\n

This memorial also serves as a symbol of thanks to the following:<\/p>\n