Earthquake concerns on Santorini: People are fleeing – emergency plans are in place!

Earthquake concerns on Santorini: People are fleeing – emergency plans are in place!

The Greek island of Santorini is currently in shock: in the last few days the region has been shaken by over 550 earthquakes, the strongest with a magnitude of 5.5. These earthquakes, which can be traced back to conditions in the earth's rock layers, cause the population to live in fear and terror. Many residents have already left the island, while the escape routes to the harbor are astonishing. An emergency plan is already being developed so that everyone can be evacuated quickly and safely in the event of a stronger earthquake Mercury reported.

The seismic activity could potentially last for several weeks, and experts are warning of a larger quake that could reach magnitude 6. The president of the earthquake authority explained that they are closely monitoring the situation in order to take appropriate action in a timely manner. Against this background, the fear of a tsunami and further damage remains high. According to Greek Radio, up to two-thirds of the islanders have left their homes, particularly affecting families and hotel workers who spend the winter preparing for the upcoming tourism season. This reported crown.

Authorities have closed schools and sent strong security forces and medical personnel to the island to provide support. Despite the prevailing panic, there has so far been no significant damage to infrastructure or buildings. Nevertheless, concerns for the safety of the rest of the population are omnipresent, as the first landslides are already blocking the access roads to the port. Greek earthquake expert Efthimios Lekkas expressed the hope that a de-escalation of the situation would be possible if the next quake was not too severe. But Santorini residents are bracing for the worst as refugee conditions become increasingly tense.