A terrifying cloud of dust covered Imerovigli in Santorini on Sunday, when a section of land suddenly gave way, sweeping everything in its path. The video captured by locals and obtained by protothema.gr shows the dramatic moments and highlights the serious dangers posed by overdevelopment in a geologically unstable area. The images are striking but also worrying: within seconds, the entire area was engulfed in a dense dust cloud, with residents and tourists watching the collapse in horror.

According to expert scientists who rushed to the site, this particular section of land is already heavily stressed by intense construction activity and is classified as a high-risk zone. They explain that the landslide was also contributed to by ongoing construction work for a new building in an area that is geologically unstable.

“Santorini is an island with vulnerable geomorphology, and when the pressure of overdevelopment is added, the risk of landslides multiplies,” they stress, sounding the alarm. “Immediate measures are required to limit construction activity and strict inspections must be enforced to protect both the environment and human life.”

The video, filmed by Santorini residents, vividly illustrates the limits of unplanned development on an island already challenged not only by excessive tourist pressure but also by continuous seismic activity. It is no coincidence that just last winter, residents were forced to temporarily evacuate their homes due to fears of a major earthquake, showing how fragile the balance on the island is. Experts emphasize that safeguarding such areas is essential, as the phenomenon could recur with even more serious consequences.