| Topographic Hazard Map of Charleston with Shaded Danger Zones |
Key
C of C: College of Charleston
B: Important bridges in high damage zone
F: Important fire stations in high damage zone
H: Important hospitals in high damage zone
I: Coast Guard
MB: Important municipal buildings in high damage zone
P: Important police stations in high damage zone
S: Important streets in high damage zone
Red: Zones that would experience HIGH damage
- Foundation: Consists of artificial fill (see Words You Should Know!) which is extremely unstable during an earthquake
- Result: Catastrophic destruction. Buildings or anything resting on this type of foundation would topple and sink into the ground. Liquefaction (see Words You Should Know!), flooding, high casualty count, and water surges may also occur.
Yellow: Zones that would experience INTERMEDIATE damage
- Foundation: Consists of each deposits such as modern barrier island (see Words You Should Know!) which is moderately stable during an earthquake
- Result: Depending on the type of material a building is made out of, there should be moderate destruction and a normal casualty count.
Green: Zones that would experience LOW damage
- Foundation: Consists of Wando formation such as ancient barrier island and cooper marl (see Words You Should Know!) which is very stable during an earthquake.
- Result: Depending on the type of material a building is made out of, there should be little destruction and a low casualty count.
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