Weak earthquake hits SC near Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A weak earthquake shook parts of the South Carolina coast Tuesday, tipping over people’s Christmas trees, knocking pictures off walls and causing minor injuries.
The temblor with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 was recorded at 7:42 a.m. northwest of Charleston, according to the Earthquake Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, [...]

Earthquake Awareness Week Comes to an End

1. Only Charleston has had earthquakes in South Carolina.
2. The best thing to do when you are in a vehicle during an earthquake is     stop your vehicle in a clear area.
3. Earthquakes in South Carolina only occur in the summer.
4. Scientists use magnitude and intensity to measure the size
of earthquakes.
5. Securing items overhead in your [...]