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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
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2.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in South Carolina Lowcountry
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A small earthquake was reported Wednesday morning in the Lowcountry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The 2.4 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:57 a.m. about 1.2 miles west of Sangaree in Berkeley County, the USGS said. Small earthquakes are frequent in the Lowcountry and Midland areas of the state. There was a 2.3 magnitude quake in April near the town of Elgin in Kershaw County. A 2.2 magnitude tremor was recorded in March 2024 in Richland County. Prior to that, in August 2022, the USGS issued a rare earthquake advisory for the state, saying a swarm of quakes had 'produced a fairly constant trickle of earthquakes since December 2021.' One of those, a 3.6 magnitude tremor, hit just northeast of Columbia on June 29. * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Gov. McMaster sets South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina's emergency management officials want to ensure citizens are prepared for all types of severe weather that could arise during the spring and summer months. Governor Henry McMaster has designated March 2-8 as South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. The goal is to raise awareness about the significant hazards from severe storms, tornadoes, and flash floods that could happen in the state while encouraging people to take proper safety measures and update their emergency preparedness kits. A new topic related to severe weather and flood safety will be highlighted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and National Weather Service each day: Sunday: Types of Severe Weather Monday: Watches and Warnings Tuesday: Staying Connected Wednesday: What to do during a tornado Thursday: Flooding in South Carolina Friday: Turn around don't drown, home safety tips Saturday: Recovery from storms and flooding, insurance review Emergency management officials will also conduct the state's annual tornado drill on Wednesday morning, where public schools, state and local emergency management, South Carolina Broadcasters Association, and other agencies will participate. Officials said the purpose of the drill is to test communication systems, safety procedures, and mitigation processes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
