Seismic Activity
in South Carolina
South Carolina averages 10–15 earthquakes a year below magnitude 3.
Faults in this region are difficult to study at the surface due to thick sedimentation on top of them. Many of the ancient faults are within plates rather than along plate boundaries.
Faults in this region are difficult to study at the surface due to thick sedimentation on top of them. Many of the ancient faults are within plates rather than along plate boundaries.
Faults in South Carolina
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