Santorini, a picturesque Greek island, hides a volatile secret beneath its stunning landscapes. Scientists warn that the Santorini volcano and nearby underwater Kolumbo are poised for a future eruption, with a history of devastating outbursts—including one 3,600 years ago that reshaped the island. As experts intensify monitoring and Greece prepares contingency plans, the question looms: how long until the next eruption?
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Nearly two thousand years after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, scientists have uncovered a hauntingly rare phenomenon—a man’s brain turned into black glass.
Santorini is not facing the formation of a new volcano reports Kathimerini newspaper citing seismologists…
Greece is providing financial support to businesses and employees on the islands of Santorini and Amorgos following a swarm of over 14,000 tremors since late January. While no damage or injuries have been reported, the seismic activity has impacted tourism, prompting government intervention to aid the affected islands.
A swarm of earthquakes has rocked the Greek island of Santorini for four days, forcing school closures and prompting residents and tourists to evacuate. Dozens of tremors, some exceeding magnitude 4, continue to rattle the island, causing widespread anxiety and travel disruptions.
A swarm of over 200 undersea earthquakes near Santorini has sparked an exodus from the popular Greek island, prompting Aegean Airlines to add extra flights. While no major damage has been reported, the constant tremors have rattled nerves and raised concerns, especially given Santorini’s volcanic history.
More than 380 earthquakes have rattled the sea area between the Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos since January 24th, prompting increased monitoring and precautionary measures. While volcanic activity was initially considered, experts now believe the tremors are tectonic in origin. Authorities are closely tracking the situation and providing regular updates to the public.
BREAKING: Greece is on high alert as a swarm of earthquakes rattles the volcanic island…
A series of earthquakes rattled the Cyclades islands this morning, with Amorgos experiencing at least six tremors. Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos reassured the public, stating, “There’s no significant cause for alarm.”
Nisyros Island in Greece is launching an innovative 3D virtual experience of its volcano, providing users with a real-time simulation of its conditions. This digital twin project aims to boost sustainable tourism and promote the island’s volcanic history.
A powerful eruption has rocked Russia’s Shiveluch Volcano, sending ash plumes soaring 8 kilometers high. This dramatic event follows closely on the heels of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the region.
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted moments ago, sending a massive plume of ash and smoke soaring 9.5 kilometers into the sky. Authorities have initiated evacuations in the region as they work to assess the situation and prioritize the safety of residents. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
The islands in this photograph (taken from the International Space Station) are arranged in an…
The airport in the Italian city of Catania has suspended operations due to the eruption…
The Eastern Mediterranean’s most active underwater volcano, Kolumbo, is located 6.5 kilometres northeast of Santorini. Scientists know that a Kolumbo explosion could cause great destruction – and they say that it’s only a matter of time.
One of Greece’s top seismologists is under investigation over an April Fool’s joke warning that…
Santorini, one of the world’s most beautiful and famous islands, is a vacation destination that…
The islands in this photograph (taken from the International Space Station) are arranged in an…
The Cumbre Vieja volcano, in the Canary Islands archipelago on the south side of the…
A 5.4-magnitude tremor occurred early Sunday in the Aegean Sea, near the small Greek island…