Santorini Faces Unprecedented Earthquake Swarm and Evacuations
Over 14,000 seismic events have struck Santorini since late January, prompting mass evacuations and raising concerns about potential larger quakes or tsunamis.
- Santorini has experienced more than 14,000 earthquakes since late January, with some reaching magnitudes above 5.0, and experts warn of the possibility of a stronger mainshock.
- The Greek government has declared a state of emergency for Santorini and neighboring islands, enabling faster mobilization of resources and emergency response efforts.
- Approximately two-thirds of Santorini's 16,000 residents have evacuated the island, with schools closed and emergency shelters established for those remaining.
- Scientists are monitoring seismic activity and installing additional instruments to better understand the ongoing earthquake swarm, though a volcanic eruption is deemed unlikely at this time.
- Concerns have been raised about Santorini's dense and often unregulated construction, which could amplify risks of structural damage in the event of stronger quakes or landslides.
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