Earthquake horror on Santorini: Panic islanders!

Earthquake horror on Santorini: Panic islanders!

The Greek island of Santorini is currently shaken by a troubling series of earthquakes. According to krone.at the vibrations took place in the interval of five to ten minutes, which the residents put on alert. The quakes that have been recorded since January 24 have reached strengths between 3 and 4.9 and prepare the seismologist headache because a potential main quake is feared with a thickness of 6 or more. The consequences are already noticeable: flights and ferries from the island are fully booked because many residents flee from the tremor.

In the night of Monday, numerous people spent fear outdoors or in their cars, while disaster protection transported large generators to ensure the power supply. The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection has issued warnings and the authorities regularly days to evaluate the Situation. On the volcanic island, which is known for its spectacular crater, there are also other volcanoes under water that contribute to this restless location, such as the Spiegel

The tension continues to grow, because every new earthquake impact could trigger the main quake from which everyone is afraid. Videos can be seen from how rubble falls from the steep slopes of the island and whirls dust clouds, and there are reports of numerous aftershocks that increase uncertainty. The measures of disaster protection are crucial to contain possible damage and protect the population. The responsible bodies appeal to the citizens to keep calm and pay attention to official instructions.