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Santorini Shaken Multiple Earthquakes Rattle Greece's Volcanic Island

ATHENS, Greece - A series of earthquakes has been rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.

Unprecedented Seismic Activity

Between Saturday and Monday afternoon, approximately 200 earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 3 to 4.9 were registered between Santorini and the nearby island of Amorgos. According to seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos, the seismic activity began on January 24 but intensified over the weekend, with increasing frequency and magnitude.

The Fault Line

The fault line responsible for the current earthquakes spans approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles), with only the southern portion between Santorini and Amorgos being activated. Notably, the epicenters of these earthquakes are located beneath the seabed, roughly 30-40 kilometers (18-25 miles) from any of the islands. Scientists believe this is a positive development, as an epicenter beneath land could potentially be more destructive.

Volcanic Activity

Santorini lies along the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, which stretches from the Peloponnese in southern Greece through the Cycladic islands. Last Wednesday, Greece's Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry announced that monitoring sensors had detected mild seismic-volcanic activity within the island's caldera.

Assessing the Risks

Scientists are working to determine whether the multiple quakes are foreshocks - smaller earthquakes preceding a major temblor. Papadopoulos notes that there is a high probability they are.

Precautionary Measures

In response, authorities dispatched a team of rescuers with a sniffer dog and drones to Santorini, setting up tents in a basketball court adjacent to the island's main hospital as a staging area. Push alerts were sent to cellphones warning people to avoid areas prone to rock slides and banning access to some coastal areas.

The Island's Volcanic Past

Santorini is also home to one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history, known as the Minoan eruption, which occurred around 1,600 B.C. This catastrophic event destroyed much of the formerly round island, giving Santorini its current shape. The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization.

Conclusion

While multiple earthquakes continue to rattle Greece's volcanic island of Santorini, authorities are taking measures as a precautionary measure. Residents have been advised to avoid indoor gatherings, check escape routes, stay away from cliffs, and drain swimming pools to reduce potential structural damage to buildings in the event of a large earthquake.

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