geology

"B” is for Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge in South Carolina forms the smallest of the geological provinces.

"B” is for Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge in South Carolina forms the smallest of the geological provinces.

“B” is for Blue granite. Blue granite was designated the state stone by law in 1969.

“B” is for Blue granite. Blue granite was designated the state stone by law in 1969.

“S” is for Sandhills. The Sandhills are gently rolling hills that form the uppermost portion of the coastal plain in South Carolina.

“S” is for Sandhills. The Sandhills are gently rolling hills that form the uppermost portion of the coastal plain in South Carolina.

"B” is for barrier islands. Barrier islands are so named because they shield the mainland (as well as inland Sea Islands) from damage caused by sea storms.

"B” is for barrier islands. Barrier islands are so named because they shield the mainland (as well as inland Sea Islands) from damage caused by sea storms.

Similar to mudstone, this sandstone is held together by iron oxide.

"T" is for Table Rock in Greenville County. Table Rock is a small mountain that rises 3,197 feet above sea level and has a relatively broad summit shaped…