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Earthquake nightmare on Santorini: residents flee from terrible danger!
Santorini is shaken by over 200 earthquakes, 6,000 people flee. Experts warn of further seismic activity.
Earthquake nightmare on Santorini: residents flee from terrible danger!
The Greek holiday island of Santorini, known for its breathtaking coastal views and a dormant volcano, is currently being rocked by an alarming series of over 200 earthquakes. Since last Sunday, around 6,000 people, including many residents and some unwitting tourists, have had to leave the island in the Aegean Sea. According to the report by Small newspaper By Tuesday morning, more than 4,600 people had left the island by ferry for the mainland, while Aegean Airlines operated nine special flights to evacuate almost 1,300 passengers.
Strongest earthquake in decades
The most recent tremors included a magnitude 4.9 quake that surprised sleeping residents on Tuesday night. More tremors followed in the same region, including another magnitude 4.7 quake. Experts warn loudly Mercury, that there are likely to be more earthquakes in the next few days. Professor Efthymios Lekkas assessed the danger level as critical, but pointed out that an earthquake of over magnitude 6 was very unlikely.
The series of earthquakes could be related to the violent seismic activity in the region, which has been documented since January 24th. Seismologists reported that over 550 tremors were recorded in the past few days, with magnitudes varying between 3.0 and 4.7. Authorities have closed schools until Friday and urged all residents and tourists to stay away from coastal and vulnerable areas, mainly due to the increased risk of tsunamis and landslides.
Rapid response and evacuation
Given the alarming situation, the Greek government immediately held emergency meetings and sent civil protection teams to the island to monitor the situation. Reports of the increasing number of people leaving Santorini demonstrate increasing fear among residents. The ferries are overcrowded and some flights are already fully booked, which explains the rush to escape. Returnees are also reporting chaotic scenes at ferry ports as local emergency services strive to ensure the safety of everyone present.