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S.C. can BY MARION ELLIOTT Of The Gamecock staff A USC geology professor in volved in earthquake research said he does not believe the South Carolina area is in danger of suffering substantial damage from earthquakes. The professor, Dr. Donald Colquhoun, and Pradeep Talwani, another USC geologist, have recorded hundreds of earthquakes in the past two years in an attempt to locate major faults causing the earthquakes. The professors are cooperating with the federal government in extensive studies being conducted on earthquake activities in the state by the seismology division of U.S. Geological Survey. C-ITrn er A limited nui editions) are pre-publicati( The Place To The Backpack( world famous mo January 20 from Stop by. WHAT: K2, at 28,250 feet; the v WHERE: The Karakorum Rai bing for the last 15 years. HOW: The unknown, unattem where men can barely stay alivi WH EN: Starting next April and WHO: Elght.of the toughest, mi American to climb Mt. Everei WHY: Expedition member, La difficult mountain Is considered of men and their equipment." Lou Whittaker will the preparations fc the ULCKTA endure ei They have averaged recording one earthquake every two days in the state on very sensitive equipment in the geology depart ment. A national map showing regions of earthquake activity prepared by federal government geologists has approximately one-half of South Carolina, including Columbia and Charleston, classified as major earthquake areas. The rest of the state is classified as a moderate earthquake region. Records show that approximately 90 per cent of all earthquakes on the East Coast occur in South Carolina. The U.S. Geological Survey's study of earthquakes in South Carolina began in 1972 because of the high number of earthquakes being reported in the state. The A Department of I CE Located in the IR rnber of JERK still available )n price of $39 Look When You N )r is pleased to ha untain climber, in 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. orld's second highest mountain. age, on the border of Pakistan and C1 pled West Ridge, requiring technica e, even with oxygen. I aiming for the summit during July or mst experienced climbers in the U.S. Ie a Whittaker, Jim's twin brother, will e isuch a challenge to the world's greal present a slide progre >r the K2 expedition. DATE: January S TIME: 8:15 PLACE: rIcER irthquake federal government operates nine stations throughout the state to record earthquakes. USC operates an independent station in nearby Jenkinsville and transfers data to its geology department by FM radio waves. Colquhoun, public information spokesman for the geology department, said the campus recording station has registered hundreds of earthquakes in the state during the past two years. He said the vast majority of these were very minor. The biggest tremor recorded during that period occurred Nov. 22, 1974 and was centered in the Charleston area. It registered 4.5 on the Richter Scale and was reportedly felt by hundreds of people throughout the state. A rour U.S.C. Lmpus Bookstore ussell House 'HO (1st at the low .95 aed A Book ve Lou Whittaker, its store Monday, ana, an area closed to cim I rock climbing at altitudes August. I by Jim Whittaker, the first Kplain just why this new and climbers; "an ultimate test am and lecture on Room 015 Calcott Building U.S.C. Campus 2 HARDEN STREET 799-7571 s, geolog Richter measurement of six is considered to be a major ear thquake. According to Colquhoun there has been a relative increase in the number of earthquakes recorded in the state during the past six months. Four have been strong enough to be felt by a substantial number of people. However, Colquhoun said, "This is not unusual considering the history of earthquake activity in the state. They have always occurred in trends in different areas." Also, Colquhoun stressed the depart ment is using very sensitive equipment and the majority of earthquakes recorded are less than two on the Richter Scale. When asked about the possibility of a major earthquake occurring in the future similar to the 1886 quake in Charleston, Colquhoun said, "I guess I would be a fool if I'd say it will not happen again. It is something we should be concerned with, but I do not consider it a crisis, I think we should study the situation to understand it better." By recording earthquakes the USC professors and government officials are attempting to pinpoint locations of major faults causing the state's earthquakes. No faults have been located yet, and the task is proving to be very difficult, Colquh6un said. Colquhoun said because of a history filled with the constant rising and falling of sea level in the state, the top soil of South Carolina is relatively young and does not reveal information about past earthquake occurrences. Wave motions have removed the evidence of past earthquakes. This makes the locating of underground faults a ...ier task. Colquhoun saW., We must drill to study lower Bits N' Pieces F 787-46 8' x 10' room size rugs $12 88 reg. $13.99 sli. irr. SINGERS an Needed for U.S.C Non-Music Ma Campus and cl 1 hour Coil: Richard Cont or 772-2964 its say levels and attempt to locate the faults by recording the ear thquakes at several stations." The ten stations record ear thquake activity and their ap proximate locations are calculated through a technical tracking process. Colquhoun predicted the recording system will eventualy yield results. He said, "We may in the future be able to understand the nature of the coastal region in depth as we never have been capable of before. If we keep up the work we may understand the earthquake problem of South Carolina much better." In addition to recording ear thquakes, USC professors are involved in studies of gravity fields and land deposits in marshes which may lead to further in formation on earthquake activity in the state. Slave quarter From Page I with stucco because of the damage done to the brick surface during renovation in 1840. Dr. Bryan is compiling a list of architectural designs based on a historical study of the Horseshoe in which he uncovered many of the original drawings of the Horseshoe and the Plans for its construction. Bryan is working on a publication about the Horseshoe which he hopes will help enlighten people as to the value significance of the original University structures. actory Outlet 47 twin size rib cord bedspreads $299 reg $3.99 sli. irr. d DANCERS - 2 Pop Groups lors Welcome ivic shows/tours credit ont at 3125 or 4280 t (mornings)