“Earthquake in Santorini, the Kolumbo supervolcano, and the tsunami risk: why the island now fears the ‘big quake’.”

“Santorini, one of Greece’s most famous islands, has experienced a series of seismic tremors, raising concerns about the area’s safety. Although the recent earthquakes have not caused significant damage, ongoing seismic activity has led authorities to continuously monitor the situation. This phenomenon brings renewed attention to the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes and the implications for both the population and tourism.

Seismic activity in the marine area between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos has increased significantly: since last Saturday, 200 tremors with a magnitude greater than 3.0 on the Richter scale have been recorded, and this morning, one reached a magnitude of 4.9. With underwater volcanoes, tsunami risks, and plate tectonics, the island now fears the ‘big earthquake’.”