South Carolina Geology
All sorts of content about South Carolina geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geologic Map of South Carolina
A schematic showing the state's gross bedrock structure.
A schematic showing the state's gross bedrock structure.
Panther Mountain
Photo of this Blue Ridge peak from the Gallery of Peaks.
Photo of this Blue Ridge peak from the Gallery of Peaks.
Impact Crater in South Carolina
Scientists of the University of South Carolina documented a buried crater near Johnsonville in this 2003 Geophysical Research Letters paper.
Scientists of the University of South Carolina documented a buried crater near Johnsonville in this 2003 Geophysical Research Letters paper.
Columbia Gem and Mineral Society
A low-key group meets monthly at the McKissick Museum, plus field trips elsewhere.
A low-key group meets monthly at the McKissick Museum, plus field trips elsewhere.
Charleston's Geologic Attractions
Geotimes included Charleston in its Travel in Geology series in June 2004.
Geotimes included Charleston in its Travel in Geology series in June 2004.
The Charleston Earthquake of 1886
Writer Paul Pinckney described this seismic event for readers in San Francisco in 1906, assuring them that California would recover as quickly as had South Carolina.
Writer Paul Pinckney described this seismic event for readers in San Francisco in 1906, assuring them that California would recover as quickly as had South Carolina.
Bob Campbell Geology Museum
Look for it--and its sabertooth cat fossil--on the Clemson University campus in Clemson.
Look for it--and its sabertooth cat fossil--on the Clemson University campus in Clemson.
Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society
Active since 1962 with field trips, workshops and shows.
Active since 1962 with field trips, workshops and shows.
Online Guidebooks
The Carolina Geological Society has many guidebooks for both Carolinas.
The Carolina Geological Society has many guidebooks for both Carolinas.
South Carolina Naturally
A team of 8th-graders helped produce this survey of South Carolina's geologic provinces with help from the book "Carolina Rocks!"
A team of 8th-graders helped produce this survey of South Carolina's geologic provinces with help from the book "Carolina Rocks!"
Education
The South Carolina Geological Survey presents supporting materials for science teachers.
The South Carolina Geological Survey presents supporting materials for science teachers.
Seven-Day Field Trip
Teacher Andrew Kirk designed this trip around South Carolina; adapt it for yourself.
Teacher Andrew Kirk designed this trip around South Carolina; adapt it for yourself.
South Carolina Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
South Carolina Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
South Carolina Scenic Roads
About.com's Darren Smith shows you the best ways to get around.
About.com's Darren Smith shows you the best ways to get around.