Florida Geological Survey_DEP Staff_Devils Mill Hopper Core Alachua Co 2004
Segment of the Devils Mill Hopper Core, Alachua County
Floods most often occur during major storm events that produce large amounts of rain over short periods of time. There are three potential scenarios:
Most clay minerals are hygroscopic, meaning they have a tendency to absorb moisture. As the water table naturally fluctuates with local precipitation, the soil beneath a home or other building may shrink or swell depending on the amount of clay within it. If the soil contains a large amount of expansive clays, damage may occur to the structure, especially in times of heavy rainfall or drought.
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