“Meteorological Observations at Charleston, (S. C.)”
Date
2-7-1812
Newspaper
Charleston Courier
Serial Number
323
Abstract
Weather synopsis for January 1812 at Charleston, South Carolina. Gives felt reports for quakes that month. “On the 23d at 3 o’clock A. M. a shock of an Earthquake was felt in this city, and another at 15 minutes after 9 o’clock. The vibratory motion was more severe than any we experienced in December. The pavements in several of the streets were cracked, by the loosening of the cement. The vibratory motion was East and West. Although there was no actual concussion after the 23d, yet every one was sensible of a frequent tremor or the earth and often so much so as to produce nausea. The shocks of the 23d were unaccompanied with any noise.”
Transcript
Meterological Observations at Charleston, (S. C) FOR JANUARY, 1812. Thermometer, Highest 65. Lowest 31. Mean 49.30 Range 34 Barometer 30, 0, to 30. 62. Range 62 Hygrometer, Damp 4 to 150. Prevailing Wind, N. W. Fall of Rain, 2 inches 4 tenths. Days of Rain, 6. ----Thunder 1. On the 23d at 3 o'clock A. M. a shock of an Earthquake was felt in this city, and another at 15 minutes after 9 o'clock. The vibratory motion was more severe than any we experienced in December. The, pavements in several of the streets were cracked, by the loosening of the cement. The vibratory motion was East and West. Although there was no actual concussion after the 23d, yet every one was sensible of a frequent tremor of the earth, and oftentimes so much so as to produce nausea. The shock on the 23d were unaccompanied with any noise. The Thermometer at 8 A M. was 35, the Barometer, 30, 50.
Recommended Citation
"“Meteorological Observations at Charleston, (S. C.)”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 316.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/316
