It’s a little known fact: the worst damage of the great Charleston earthquake of 1886 wasn’t felt in the heart of the city.

“The actual fault system is up on Summerville, explains College of Charleston Professor Norm Levine. “The closer you are the more energy and the more damage you will sustain.“

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