Santorini quake: Scientists warn of greater danger!

Santorini quake: Scientists warn of greater danger!

The Greek holiday destination of Santorini is under pressure as the series of earthquakes continues unabated. On Monday, the Athens Geodynamic Institute counted over 120 earthquakes northeast of the island, meaning an average of five earthquakes per hour. These shocks are often so weak that they are barely noticeable to the population. However, from a magnitude of 4.7 onwards, the strong earthquakes announce themselves with a deep rumbling and can be clearly felt even in the capital Athens, around 230 kilometers away Small newspaper reported.

Politics on alert

Given the ongoing seismic activity, the Greek government is holding emergency meetings to assess the situation. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the population to remain calm and follow the authorities' instructions. Strong civil defense and fire brigade units are deployed on Santorini and the surrounding islands. Experts do not rule out that the risk of volcanic activity is increasing, which continues to keep the situation tense Aargauer Zeitung.

Seismologist Vassilis Karastathis warned: "We are in the same situation as before. There is still a risk of a major earthquake." This uncertain situation is exacerbated by the geological conditions, as the earthquakes come from a tectonic trench in the northeast of the island. Experts advise residents and tourists to avoid certain areas, especially the port, to avoid risks such as landslides.