Seismic activity continues: Schools in Santorini closed for 1 week! Volcano warning issued

Scientists have issued warnings due to increased seismic activity in the Anydros Sea between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos. While schools in Santorini have been closed for one week, it is noted that the earthquakes may indicate a volcanic eruption.

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Seismic activity continues: Schools in Santorini closed for 1 week! Volcano warning issued

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It was stated that the Santorini earthquakes are linked to volcanic activity and point to an eruption phase.

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Seismic activity in the Anydros Sea region, located between Greece's Santorini and Amorgos islands, has been evaluated by scientists. In a joint meeting of the Standing Scientific Committee for Seismic Risk Assessment and Reduction and the Standing Scientific Committee for Monitoring the Greek Volcanic Arc, it was stated that seismic activity in the region has relatively decreased. Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias also attended the meeting.

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Scientists announced that approximately 1,300 earthquakes exceeding a magnitude of 3.0 have been recorded in the region since February 1, with the largest earthquake measuring 5.3 in magnitude.

It was stated that this seismic activity originates from NE-SW trending submarine fault lines and is part of the region's general geodynamic structure.

Furthermore, it was noted that this activity emerged as a result of a combination of tectonic movements and deeper magmatic activities.