Ios has also been declared a state of emergency, following Santorini, Amorgos, and Anafi, due to seismic activity in the maritime area of the Cyclades.
Scientists remain on alert, despite a recent decrease in seismic activity between Santorini and Amorgos. On Sunday, February 16, two committees (the Permanent Scientific Committee for the Assessment of Seismic Risk and Mitigation of Seismic Hazard and the Permanent Scientific Committee for Monitoring the Hellenic Volcanic Arc of OASP) are expected to meet to discuss the seismic activity in the area around Anydros.
In Amorgos, landslides have been reported, with the local municipality placing special signage for vehicle passage. On Monday, the Hellenic Authority for Geological and Mining Research will assess the risk levels in various parts of the island.
According to ERT, the governor from Naxos is expected on Saturday for an on-site assessment of the situation in cooperation with the Municipality of Amorgos. At the same time, the relevant committee will meet to discuss the possibility of extending the school closures for the following week.
Additionally, the Municipality of Amorgos is planning to intervene regarding the grading of students who will be taking national exams.
Announcement for the Declaration of a State of Emergency in the Municipality of Thira:
“By decision of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, the Municipality of Thira declares a state of emergency to address urgent needs and manage the consequences arising from the seismic activity that has occurred in the area in recent times. This declaration will be effective from February 1 and will last for one month, until March 1.”
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