
Pinnacle Falls. Wikimedia Commons. 3 June 2016.
Discover the mountains, lakes & rivers, geology, and climate of South Carolina.
Climate
- Climate of South Carolina
Find out the average temperature, precipitation, and growing season in your region. - South Carolina’s Climate Controls
Discover the factors that influence South Carolina’s climate. - Climate Trends
Did you know that the average annual temperature in South Carolina has decreased .5 degrees Farenheit? - Drought Pictures
Explore images of the drought in South Carolina in 2007 and 2008. - Hail: Summer Ice Storms
The largest recorded hailstone in South Carolina was 4 1/2 inches in diameter!
Lakes & Rivers
- Carolina Bays
Carolina Bays are oval-shaped ponds and wetlands that occur along the Atlantic coast, many in South Carolina. - NatureScene-Cartwheel Bay
Explore Cartwheel Bay, a Carolina Bay in Horry County, including videos, animals, and plants in the region. - South Carolina Waterfalls
See images of waterfalls in the Blue Ridge region. - South Carolina Map of River Basins
Here is a detailed map of the river basins in South Carolina.
Marine
Carolina Bays near Marion, SC. View Larger Map
- Beach Sand: Shoring up America's beaches
Find out what's happening to our beaches and how engineers are trying to help. - Sea Foam: What is it?
Did you know that sea foam is often made by tiny single-celled organisms known as plankton? - Sea Breeze: Science at the Beach
South Carolina often has sea breezes, depending on temperatures and winds. - Tides
This animation shows how the flood current and ebb current make up the tides.
Geographical Features
- What is a Monadnock?
A monadnock is an isolated hill that is much higher than the surrounding land. - Barrier Islands
Discover the barrier islands of South Carolina and how they work.
Geology
- Geology Mineral Resources
This map shows where minerals such as gold, clay, kaolin, and peat have been mined. - South Carolina's State Gemstone
Learn about why South Carolina's state gemstone is the amethyst. - Collection of Fossils
Take a look at animal, plant, and insect fossils that have been discovered in South Carolina.