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Earthquakes Shake Santorini, Italy, Tenerife, and Caribbean, Raising Concerns

Seismic activity leads to evacuations on Santorini as experts monitor potential volcanic risks and global tectonic movements.

  • Santorini has been experiencing a series of earthquakes, prompting the Greek government to declare a state of emergency and evacuate most of the island's population.
  • Experts suggest the seismic activity near Santorini may be linked to magma movement in an underwater volcano, with a potential eruption not ruled out.
  • Italy's Naples region and Tuscany have also faced earthquakes, including activity at the Phlegraean Fields supervolcano, raising concerns due to the area's dense population.
  • Tenerife has recorded mild seismic activity, attributed to its volcanic nature, though experts say it differs geologically from Santorini's situation.
  • A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the Cayman Islands, caused by tectonic plate shifts, but resulted in no reported casualties or significant damage.
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