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The “Pompeii of Greece” that was buried by the Santorini volcano 5,000 years ago
The unique findings from the excavations at Akrotiri reveal an advanced civilization, which, along with the Minoan, was the most sophisticated in the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age. Undeniable witnesses to this are the exquisite frescoes, unique jewelry, buildings & works of art
Santorini’s volcano awakens with a roar and rising magma
Volcanic activity enters a new phase; process deemed magmatic rather than tectonic, say scientists – Experts closely monitor the shifting earthquake epicenters across the islands
The “miracle” of Santorini: How the earthquake-ravaged island of the 1960s became a tourist giant in 50 years
After the terrible earthquake of 1956, its residents cast a black stone behind them, selling their properties—even for a tin of oil. Today, in Oia, a cave house can be sold for 1 million euros, while in the world’s most famous cliff, buildings are packed side by side
Earthquake storm in the Aegean Sea: “As the 4-5R earthquakes continue, the more smoothly the phenomenon evolves”
With an earthquake of 5.5-5.7 R we will have landslides and with 6 R a small tsunami - The faults that gave the great earthquake of 1956 cannot be activated - The government has prepared for the worst case scenario
Large amount of magma found under dormant volcano
It has been in a lethargic state for 4,800 years and new data is helping geologists to better assess possible eruptions
Santorini: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and disasters from 1613 BC to today
The history of the island, from the most powerful volcanic eruption ever experienced by the world to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 1956, which caused 53 deaths, dozens of injuries, and extensive material damage
“Alarm” from Turkish professor: Three of the four signs of a volcanic eruption have happened in Santorini
"If the eruption is accompanied by an earthquake, the quakes could create tsunami waves that will affect the Aegean Islands, the Peloponnese, Crete, and the coastal zone of the Tekke Peninsula in Turkey," says Dr. Ogün Ahmet Erçan
