03.03.2025 16:02
The ongoing earthquakes and volcanic activity on the island of Santorini in Greece have prompted scientists to take action, while a geology book from the Ottoman period revealed that these events occurred 100 years ago as well, raising alarming warnings.
The ongoing seismic activity and volcanic activities on the island of Santorini, Greece, draw attention with historical records dating back 100 years. Mostafavi Maresht, a researcher from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Department of Geological Engineering, revealed that similar earthquakes in Santorini were recorded years ago in the work known as "Ilm-i Tabakatü'l Arz," which is considered the first geology book from the Ottoman period.
FRIGHTENING WARNING: "HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF"
The seismic activity that has been ongoing in Santorini since January 26 is under close observation by scientists. During this process, described as an earthquake storm, more than 18,400 earthquakes have been recorded in the region. Of these, 1,300 occurred with magnitudes between 3 and 5.3.
Maresht stated that intense seismic activity has been observed in an area 30 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide, covering Santorini and the Kolumbo submarine volcano, emphasizing that the phrase "history repeats itself" applies not only to historical events but also to geological processes.
"CRYSTALLIZING ON THE SEA SURFACE AND CREATING NEW ISLANDS"
According to Maresht's studies, the Ottoman geology book "Ilm-i Tabakatü'l Arz" clearly states that the Santorini Islands are underwater volcanoes. On page 83 of the book, it describes how volcanic activities in this region occur: "The Santorini Islands are underwater volcanoes. This volcano is also a submarine volcano. An explosion occurs underwater. The molten lavas first form underwater, and when the lavas rise to the sea surface, they crystallize and harden, creating new islands."
On page 80 of the book, it is stated that the largest volcanoes in the Mediterranean basin are Vesuvius, Etna, Stromboli, and Santorini. Additionally, it is recorded that a major eruption in Etna in 1886 caused lavas to reach kilometers away.
SHOWING SIMILARITIES WITH CURRENT EVENTS
The information in the Ottoman records is not limited to Santorini. The book also mentions the volcanic eruption that occurred on the island now known as Nisiros, which, like Santorini, is located on a volcanic arc. Maresht pointed out that these records closely match the events currently happening in Santorini, indicating that geological cycles may repeat.
In 2011, a similar activity occurred in Santorini, but the process eventually calmed down. However, the current seismic fluctuations are thought to provide strong signs that volcanic activity in the region may increase in the future. The ongoing ground movements on Santorini Island are prompting scientists to assess the possibility of a volcanic eruption in the future. The overlap of historical data in the Ottoman records with current events demonstrates how past occurrences can serve as a significant resource in modern geological predictions.