16.02.2025 19:01
In Greece, which has been experiencing tense weeks due to a series of earthquakes, an official committee has issued a "volcano" warning, indicating that there may be volcanic activity around Santorini. It was noted that there is "increasing ground deformation" in the area, and schools in the region have been closed for an additional week.
In Greece, which has been experiencing anxious days due to the earthquake storm in the Aegean Sea, experts have issued a frightening warning. A warning of volcanic activity has been made for Santorini Island and its surroundings, where earthquakes are most frequent.
1300 EARTHQUAKES RECORDED
Professor Efthimios Lekkas, President of the Earthquake Protection and Planning Organization (OASP), stated that a joint meeting was held today by two Committees (the Permanent Scientific Committee for Seismic Hazard Assessment and Seismic Risk Reduction and the Permanent Scientific Committee for Monitoring the Greek Volcanic Arc of OASP). The committee reported that 1300 earthquakes of magnitude 3 and above have occurred in the region and issued a series of warnings.
WARNING OF VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
The committee's warnings are as follows: "The seismic sequence in the marine area between Thira and Amorgos has shown a relative decrease with approximately 1300 earthquakes of magnitude 3 and above (with a recorded maximum magnitude of 5.3) from February 1 to today.
The current seismic activity in the Anydros island region is caused by underwater faults to the Northwest and Southeast and is part of the broader geodynamic context of the region. According to available data, this activity has resulted from a combination of tectonic movements and deeper magmatism. While seismic activity within the caldera remains at the same levels, increasing ground deformation is observed in the broader areas of Santorini that are continuously monitored.
SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR ANOTHER WEEK
Following the decision, schools in Thira, Ios, Anafi, and Amorgos will remain closed until Friday, February 21, 2025. The committee will reconvene on Wednesday.
"A VERY STRONG SHOCK COULD OCCUR"
On the other hand, earthquake experts emphasized that there is still a possibility of a very strong shock occurring, which would not resemble the earthquake of 1956.
"THE PUBLIC CAN HEAR THE SOUNDS OF THE BREAKING FAULTS"
The ongoing earthquake waves in Santorini and the mysterious hum heard throughout the night have alarmed the island's residents. Scientists indicated that this situation could be related to volcanic activity. Experts stated that the public is hearing the sounds of the faults breaking beneath the sea.