Volcanic Hazards

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16600 white ln gulf shores al 36542

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Volcanic Hazards:

How close is the nearest volcano (be specific – how many miles? When did it last erupt? What specific volcanic hazards may be of concern for this location?

Expansive Soils:

What is the surface geology of the area? Is this property in an area where expansive soils may affect the foundation or subsurface structure of the home on this property?

Seismic Hazards:

Are there any known faults in the area? Have there been any earthquakes in this immediate area? If yes, when, how close was the epicenter, what was the magnitude? What specific seismic hazards may be of concern and what kind of damage might be expected? What is the potential for future quakes?

Mass Wasting Hazards:

What is the topography of this area? What is the geology (rock type) in this area? What is the climate of this area? Have there been any landslides in this area? When & how close to this property? Is this property close to any coastline or riverbank where erosion may be an issue?

Subsidence Hazards:

Has there been any subsidence – sinkholes, karst or other, caused by groundwater or fluid removal? How close to this property? What is the underlying geology of the area?

Flood hazards:

How close is this property to any flood source – fluvial (river) or coastal (hurricane induced)? What is the elevation of the property? Has there been flooding in the past? Is the property in a flood zone?

Coastal hazards:

How close to the shoreline is this property? What is the elevation? What is the geology – solid rock or sand? Have there been any hurricanes in the past? If yes, how often, category, most recent? What is the reoccurrence interval for hurricanes in this area? What conditions / damage might be expected in the event of a hurricane?

Is this property in close enough proximity to the shoreline to be affected by a tsunami? Have there been any earthquakes that might cause a tsunami in this area? Is coastal erosion an issue – either as part of normal longshore drift or storm/hurricane induced?

General weather related hazards:

Is this area commonly subject to general weather hazards such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, droughts, etc. which may have any effect on the state of this property or the local economy?

Drinking Water Safety/Contamination/Availability:

What is the source of drinking water for this property? Is it a municipal or private source? Has there been any water contamination in this area? What is the source and proximity of any contamination? Is there any potential for groundwater contamination in the area (particularly related to industry)? Look for water quality reports for the community. Is there sufficient water availability from the current source for the population?

Landfills, Brownfields or Superfund Sites:

Are there any sources of toxic contamination in proximity to the property? How close, what are the actual potential hazards associated with the site(s)?

Resource Recovery hazards:

Is there any mineral or rock mining or quarrying in proximity to this property? Are there any hydrocarbon recovery (coal, oil, natural gas, etc.) hazards? Is there a nuclear power plant or geothermal power plant in the area? Are there any wind or solar farms near the property? How close, what are the actual potential hazards associated with past or present resource recovery efforts?

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