More than 200 earthquakes have recently struck the Greek island of Santorini. Due to this, schools have been closed. A large number of rescue teams and relief workers have been sent here. Earthquake experts and government officials are holding continuous meetings. More earthquakes may occur in the area.
The continuous earthquakes in the beautiful Greek island of Santorini have created panic among the locals. More than 200 earthquakes have been felt from Friday to Sunday in this tourist-friendly area of Greece. After this, the authorities have ordered the schools to remain closed. Rescue teams and sniffer dogs have been deployed. The local administration has issued guidelines for the general public. This includes many precautions as well as a request to empty swimming pools.
Authorities have advised people to avoid large indoor gatherings and stay away from ports. On Sunday, officials said that in addition to Santorini, schools will also remain closed on the Aegean islands of Anafi, Ios and Amorgos. Seismologists, climate crisis, civil protection ministry and fire service officials are constantly monitoring the situation.
'No volcanic threat'
Experts have assured that earthquakes started on Friday morning and more than 200 tremors were felt in Santorini in the next few hours. Experts have said that these tremors are not related to the volcano, which is known for one of the biggest eruptions in human history. However, locals are worried despite the assurance of experts.
According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the strongest earthquake of 4.6 magnitude was recorded at a depth of 14 kilometers in Santorini at 3:55 pm on Sunday. Apart from this, the intensity of many tremors was more than 4. At the same time, dozens of tremors of around 3 magnitude occurred in the area. There is no report of loss of life or property in the tremors so far.
The entire area is extremely sensitive
Experts said it was impossible to predict whether the seismic activity could trigger a more intense shock. They said the area could potentially be hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6. In such a situation, island residents have been advised to avoid large open events and move around the islands with caution due to the danger of rocks falling from the mountains.
All four islands in Santorini have steep cliffs and a large part of the main city is built on the edge of the cliff. This has raised concerns. According to CNN, Santorini is part of the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, one of Europe's most active volcanic regions. More than 100 eruptions have been recorded here in the last 400,000 years.