The crown jewel of Greece, Santorini, has experienced quite a bit of seismic activity. Authorities are on high alert after tremors shook the island on Sunday, February 2, 2025. If reports are to go by, Santorini experienced a whopping 200 earthquakes of varying degrees, all more or less on a small scale. Now, officials are worried it may bring about another major earthquake. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this alarming piece of news.
Santorini Experienced As Many As 200 Small Earthquakes
According to an article that was published by the Hindustan Times or HT, authorities have swung into action owing to the seismic activity. Schools remained shut on Mondays as a pre-emptive measure to safeguard against a possible major earthquake.
Out of the 200 small earthquakes that the region experienced, the biggest measured 4.6 magnitudes on the Richter scale. These earthquakes occurred within a span of 48 hours, inciting concern and raising alarm. Rescue teams have already been sent to the island.
As of now, tents have been raised for the aforementioned rescue teams. Authorities have also urged the residents to take necessary precautions. Upon the striking of a major earthquake, they are instructed to go as far inland as possible and on as high a ground as possible.
Schools Closed, Officials Issue Advisory To The Residents
Another advisory issued to the residents of the island is to avoid gathering in large groups indoors. The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, conducted an emergency meeting with the aim of prepping for the earthquakes.
Tremors and minor earthquakes are not new to the tourist hotspot. The tremors, as per experts are not related to volcanic activity. Santorini was formed due to one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the history of the world. It took place around 1600 BC.
In 1956, Santorini experienced another massive eruption that caused record-breaking destruction and claimed a number of lives.
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