03.02.2025 17:51
Following more than 400 earthquakes in the Aegean Sea within a week, Greece has gone on high alert. The public has started to evacuate, especially from the island of Santorini, as it was announced that the 20-kilometer-long fault that caused the 7.3 magnitude earthquake in 1956 has become active.
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Since Saturday, more than 200 earthquakes have occurred off the coast of Santorini, Greece's tourism island, leading to landslides, while many local residents are leaving the island due to the tremors.
MORE THAN 400 EARTHQUAKES IN A WEEK
The earthquakes felt primarily in Santorini and the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea have caused great concern. Following more than 400 earthquakes in the past week off the coast of Santorini, landslides have been observed on the tourism island.
PEOPLE ARE LEAVING SANTORINI
Despite officials stating that the tremors are not related to volcanic activity, local residents are leaving their homes out of fear of a strong earthquake, spending the night in open areas, while many others flocked to terminals and Santorini Port to head to the capital, Athens. Education in the region has been suspended until Friday.
"A FAULT LINE 20 KILOMETERS LONG HAS MOVED"
Manolis Skordilis, a professor at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, stated in an interview with state television, "A fault line 20 kilometers long has moved."
"IT CAUSED A 7.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN 1956"
Skordilis pointed out that the same fault caused a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in 1956, emphasizing that "we cannot provide any assurance under any circumstances" regarding the possibility of a strong earthquake.
ACCESS TO 3 PORTS HAS BEEN PROHIBITED
In a new statement by the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, warnings were issued to residents of Ios, Amorgos, Santorini, and Anafi. In a message sent to Santorini residents via the emergency number 112, it was reported that access to Ammoudi, Armeni, and Old Fira Ports has been prohibited due to the risk of landslides. The Seismic Risk Assessment Committee plans to hold another meeting during the day to evaluate the situation.
MITSOTAKIS: STAY CALM
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is in Belgium for an informal EU leaders' summit on defense, stated, "We are facing an intense situation. The island's people must remain calm."
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