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Santorini under state of emergency after thousands of earthquakes, Greece

A state of emergency was declared for the Greek island of Santorini on February 6, 2025, due to significant seismic activity affecting the region over the past 10 days. The measure was announced by General Vasilis Papageorgiou, Civil Protection Secretary, and will remain in effect until March 3. The most powerful earthquake recorded so far, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, occurred on February 5. The continuous seismic activity has led to the evacuation of over 10 000 residents and workers from the island.

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The Greek government declared a state of emergency for the island of Santorini on February 6, 2025, following a series of undersea earthquakes that began at the end of January.

“We are declaring a State of Civil Protection Emergency in the Municipality of Thera, in the Thera Regional Unit of the South Aegean Region, to respond to emergency needs and handle the repercussions of the seismic activity recorded in the area in recent weeks,” the official statement read.

More than 7 700 earthquakes have been recorded in the region since January 26, with 800 of them exceeding a magnitude 2.5.

The National Observatory of Athens, Geodynamic Institute (NOA-GI) recorded multiple strong earthquakes in recent days including, M4.8 at a depth of 12 km (7.4 miles) at 05:16 UTC and M4.2 at a depth of 11 km (6.8 miles) at 05:11 UTC on February 7.

The most powerful earthquake so far was an M5.2 at 19:09 UTC on February 4, with an epicenter of 16 km (9.9 miles) south of Amorgos and a depth of 11.2 km (6.9 miles).

Seismologists monitoring the activity stated that while a major earthquake exceeding M6.0 remains unlikely, the possibility cannot be ruled out.

“It seems that a seismic fault has been activated, and it is quite large, capable of producing an earthquake above 6.0 Richter,” Professor Manolis Skordilis from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki said.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Seismology Laboratory said it has recorded increased seismic activity between Nea Kameni and the Imerovigli-Fira region, aligning with the Kameni Line fault system.

The activity is taking place near Kolumbo, an underwater volcano 6.5 km (4 miles) northeast of Santorini. Kolumbo is part of the larger Santorini volcanic complex and is known for its major eruption in 1650, which caused significant damage and fatalities due to pyroclastic flows, tsunamis, and gas emissions.

The volcano remains active, with hydrothermal activity and periodic seismic swarms, making it a key focus for monitoring in the region.

Ground deformation studies from the NKUA Geophysics Laboratory indicate a slight vertical uplift in the region, with movements comparable to those recorded during the 2011 to 2012 seismic crisis which lasted 14 months but did not result in an eruption.

“There may be some seismo-volcanic activity, meaning the volcano could show signs of awakening, but there is no chance of an eruption,” Professor Efthymios Lekkas, President of the Hellenic Organization for Earthquake Planning and Protection (OASP) said.

Greek authorities have activated emergency response plans ‘Talos 2’ and ‘Enceladus 2,’ increasing monitoring and deploying additional seismic instruments. Rescue teams remain on standby while aerial monitoring drones track potential ground deformation.

Seismologists remain divided on whether the current activity is purely tectonic or if deeper magmatic movements are contributing.

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Israeli authorities are urging increased preparedness for a potential tsunami affecting their country. The deputy head of the National Security Council stressed the need for proactive measures during a meeting with emergency agencies and government ministries on February 5.

“Such a cluster of earthquakes could precede a major earthquake that may happen soon,” said Ariel Heimann, a senior geologist at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).

He also noted that the seismic activity could subside without escalating further. Heimann said that while Israel is about 1 200 km (746 miles) from Santorini and would not experience direct tremors, a strong undersea earthquake in the region could generate tsunami waves capable of reaching its coastline.

“It takes time for a tsunami wave to travel across the Mediterranean, and even if an earthquake triggers one, there would be sufficient time to issue a warning before it arrives. Therefore, we must be alert but not alarmed,” he added.

Cities like Haifa have designated evacuation routes and the Home Front Command encourages families to review emergency plans.

Earlier this week, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its travel advisory for Greece, urging travelers to avoid large indoor gatherings, old buildings, and certain ports such as Amoudi, Armeni, Korfos, and the Old Port of Fira because of potential landslides.

Over the past week, approximately 11 000 residents and tourists have evacuated Santorini. Ferry operators Blue Star Paros and Kissamos added emergency routes to Piraeus while Aegean Airlines increased flight schedules to accommodate departures. Nine flights transported 1 294 passengers from Santorini to Athens on February 3 alone.

Santorini is part of the Hellenic Volcanic Arc and is one of Europe’s most seismically active regions. The island’s most devastating historical earthquake, an M7.5 event in 1956, triggered a 25 m (82 feet) tsunami, killed 53 people, and caused widespread destruction. The last volcanic eruption occurred in 1950, producing a small lava dome and minor explosive activity.

References:

1 Santorini Declares State of Emergency Amid Earthquake Activity – GREEK CITY TIMES – February 7, 2025

2 Seismic Activity in Santorini: Experts Assess Future Risks – GREEK CITY TIMES – February 6, 2025

3 Seismic Activity Intensifies in the Cyclades – Four Tremors Above 4 Magnitude Within Half an Hour – GREEK CITY TIMES – February 6, 2025

4 Earthquake Announcements – GEODYNAMIC INSTITUTE – Accessed on February 7, 2025

5 Israel readying for possibility it could face tsunami amid earthquakes in Greece – THE JERUSALEM POST – February 6, 2025

6 Santorini Volcano – VOLCANO DISCOVERY – February 7, 2025

7 Kolumbo – GVP – Accessed on February 7, 2025

Rishika holds a Master’s in International Studies from Stella Maris College, Chennai, India, where she earned a gold medal, and an MCA from the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. During her tenure, she contributed as a Junior Writer for Europe Monitor on the Global Politics website and as an Assistant Editor for The World This Week. Her work has also been published in The Hindu newspaper, showing her expertise in global affairs. Rishika is also a recipient of the Women Empowerment Award at the district level in Haryana, India, in 2022.

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  1. FYI — 5.0 Richter earthquake struck near Santorini, following the earlier 5.3 magnitude quake —
    – Greek City Times – GREEK NEWS – LATEST NEWS – 11 FEBRUARY 2025 –
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    EXCERPT – On Monday at 00:37, a new 5.0 Richter earthquake was recorded, with its epicenter located 16 km south of Arkesini, Amorgos, and at a depth of 5 km. This was followed 7 minutes later, at 00:44, by another tremor measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale.
    – Earlier in the evening, the largest quake, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, occurred off the coast of Santorini, according to the revised information from the Geodynamic Institute. This seismic event was felt in both Attica and Crete. It happened at 22:16, with the epicenter located 14 kilometers south-southwest of Arkesini, Amorgos, and at a focal depth of 17 kilometers.
    – In response, seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos, who had previously expressed cautious optimism, declared, “The small window of optimism is closed.” The recent seismic activity has raised concerns, especially following the Monday night 5.3 magnitude quake, which significantly changed the situation.
    – The earthquake occurred in the marine area between Santorini and Amorgos. The Geodynamic Institute recorded it at 5.3 Richter, while the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center registered it at 5.2. In light of this new strong tremor, Papadopoulos posted that optimism for a decrease in seismic activity has substantially decreased. … –
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    1. AND — Strongest 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Weeks Strikes Near Santorini —
      – Greek Reporter – By – Tasos Kokkinidis – February 11, 2025 –
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      EXCERPT – On Monday, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck in the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos in the Cyclades. This seismic event, noted as the strongest in recent weeks, resulted in no casualties or damage reported.
      – The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea area 14 kilometers south-southwest of Amorgos.
      – Since January 26, when the barrage of earthquakes started shaking the Cycladic islands more than 12,800 earthquakes have been recorded between Santorini and Amorgos.
      – “We cannot say with certainty that it was the main earthquake,” Efthymis Lekkas, President of the Earthquake Planning & Protection Organization (OASP) told ERT about Monday’s strong earthquake.
      – Speaking to SKAI, the director of the Geodynamic Institute, Vasilis Karastathis, said that “we do not believe that anything is changing as we believe that we have a series of aftershocks. 5.3 is no different from the 5.2 we had a few days ago. I would not say that we should focus on the magnitude, but as a phenomenon that continues normally.” … –
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  2. FYI — Strongest earthquake yet hits Santorini amid seismic crisis —
    28 minutes ago
    – Nikos Papanikolaou and Robert Greenall – BBC News = +/- 22:40 UTC – 10 Feb 2025 –
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    EXCERPT — Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area.
    The tremors were felt in Athens on Monday evening and measured a focal depth of 17km (10.6 miles).
    Residents of the neighbouring island Amorgos remain on high alert after the latest tremor, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands on Sunday evening.
    The tourist hotspot has been rocked by seismic activity since January and more than 12,800 quakes have been detected by the University of Athens’ Seismological Laboratory.
    Some residents have been seen patrolling dangerous areas to deter tourists from taking photos on cliffs.
    Landslides have occurred in many parts of Santorini due to the frequency and intensity of the tremors and experts have not ruled out a major earthquake.
    Seismologists were optimistic about the intensity of the quakes starting to subside, but are now concerned they are worsening.
    A state of emergency will remain in place on Santorini until at least 3 March. … –
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    1. AND — Nonstop Quakes Leave a Tourist Island Empty and Its Residents on Edge —
      – Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have shaken Santorini, Greece. More than 13,000 of its 15,500 inhabitants have left. –
      — New York Times – By Niki Kitsantonis – Reporting from Athens – Feb. 10, 2025 –
      – Updated 4:16 p.m. ET (21:16 UTC) –
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      EXCERPT – February is a slow time on the Greek island of Santorini, which draws more than three million visitors annually.
      – But after another week of near-constant earthquakes, the island has taken on an unusual quiet. At least 13,000 of the island’s 15,500 residents, unnerved by the frequent shaking, have left in the past week. The streets are mostly deserted, except for the occasional tourists, most of them from Asia.
      – Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have jolted Santorini, about 150 miles southeast of Athens, and nearby islands since Jan. 25. The shaking initially peaked with a magnitude-5.2 earthquake on Wednesday northeast of Santorini. A magnitude-5 quake was felt in Athens on Sunday night, and then a 5.3-quake struck the same area late Monday.
      – Most of the tremors have been relatively small, but there have been 160 tremors with a magnitude over 4 in the first nine days of February, compared with 90 of that strength for all of last year, Vassilis Karastathis, director of the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens, said on Monday. … –
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    2. AND — As of 02:30 (UTC), 11 Feb 2025 —
      As reported by – USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – Latest Earthquakes Worldwide –
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      On 10 Feb 2025 – Dodecanes Islands Greece – There were SEVEN (7) reported Quakes of Magnitude 4.0+
      5.2 = 1 / 5.1 = 1 / 4.8 = 1 / 4.3 = 1 / 4 .2 = 1 / 4.1 = 1 / 4 .0 = 1
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  3. FYI — Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks Greek Aegean islands beginning another week of seismic unrest —
    – FOX WEATHER – EXTREME WEATHER – Published February 9, 2025 4:04pm EST – (11:04 pm UTC)
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    EXCERPT – The latest episodes of shaking come as scientists and Greek Civil Protection officials have been monitoring an ongoing earthquake swarm between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos since Feb. 1. Thousands of earthquakes between magnitudes 3 and 5 have rocked the islands and prompted warnings for residents to avoid large buildings and empty their swimming pools.
    — AMORGOS, Greece —
    – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the Greek Aegean islands on Sunday, beginning another week of what geologists are calling an extended earthquake swarm that has sent tourists and residents fleeing.
    – According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was recorded 17 miles (28 kilometers) west-southwest of the island of Amorgos around 9:05 p.m. local time (2:05 p.m. ET). Shortly after, several more quakes of magnitude 4 or greater were also recorded off the coast of Santorini’s capital, Fira. … —
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      1. AND — Major Earthquake Strikes Santorini and Amorgos —
        – Greece City Times – GREEK NEWS – GREECE – LATEST NEWS – 10 FEBRUARY 2025 –
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        EXCERPT — On the evening of Sunday, February 9, 2025, a series of earthquakes shook the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, raising concerns among residents and experts alike.
        The most significant of these was a 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded at 21:05, with its epicenter located 80 kilometers from Thira at a depth of 30 kilometers.
        – This event follows a previous 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on February 5, indicating ongoing seismic activity in the area. Earlier in the evening, at 20:53, a 4.6 magnitude tremor was recorded, originating 21 kilometers north-northwest of Anafi, at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
        – The earthquakes were particularly felt across Santorini and Amorgos. At 21:10, another tremor was recorded in a sea area 15 kilometers south-southeast of Amorgos, with a focal depth of 41.3 kilometers, according to the Geodynamic Institute.
        – K. Papazachos, a Professor of Seismology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, provided insights into the situation, noting that while the likelihood of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake has diminished, it cannot be completely ruled out. “We all need to be patient,” he emphasized. … –
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        AND — As of 3:30 am (UTC), 10 Feb 2025 —
        As reported by – USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – Latest Earthquakes Worldwide –
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        On 9 Feb 2025 – Dodecanes Islands Greece – There were 14 reported Quakes of Magnitude 4.0+
        5.2 = 1 / 4.7 = 1 / 4.6 = 1 / 4.5 = 1 / 4 .4 = 2 / 4.3 = 4 / 4.2 = 3 / 4 .0 = 1
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    1. FYI — ‘Earthquake Swarm’: Emergency in Santorini After Thousands of Quakes —
      – Science Alert – NATURE – 10 February 2025 – By DEE NINIS & KONSTANTINOS MICHAILOS,
      THE CONVERSATION –
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      EXCERPT — Greece’s government has just declared a state of emergency on the island of Santorini, as earthquakes shake the island multiple times a day and sometimes only minutes apart.
      – The “earthquake swarm” is also affecting other nearby islands in the Aegean Sea. It began gradually with numerous very minor (less than magnitude 3) and mostly imperceptible earthquakes in late January. However, at the start of February, the seismic activity intensified as the quakes became larger and more frequent.
      – So far, several thousand quakes have been recorded in the last two weeks. As many as 30 a day have been above magnitude 4.0 – most of them at less than 10km depth, which is large and shallow enough to be felt by people living on local islands.
      – These larger earthquakes have resulted in rock falls along the islands’ coastal cliffs, as well as minor damage to vulnerable buildings. The largest earthquake so far was magnitude 5.1 on February 6, which was also felt in the capital city, Athens, as well as in Crete and in parts of Turkey more than 240km away. … —
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    2. AND — More quakes hit Santorini and surrounding islands —
      – Nikos Papanikolaou and Robert Greenall – BBC News – Mon, February 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM CST –
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      EXCERPT — Three more earthquakes have occurred near the Greek island of Santorini.
      – Residents of neighbouring Amorgos are remaining on high alert after Monday’s tremors, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands on Sunday evening.
      – The area has been rocked by seismic activity for the last two weeks, and experts have not ruled out a major earthquake.
      – A state of emergency will remain in place on Santorini until at least 3 March. … —
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    3. AND — Foreign Office warns UK tourists to ‘immediately depart’ holiday hotspot —
      – Birmingham Live (UK) – By James Rodger Content Editor – 16:26, 10 Feb 2025 –
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      EXCERPT — The area around the Cycladic islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos, is currently experiencing frequent earthquakes, the Foreign Office has warned.
      – Holidaymakers travelling to Greece have been warned as a state of emergency continues following more earthquakes. The area around the Cycladic islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos, is currently experiencing frequent earthquakes, the Foreign Office has warned. … —
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  4. UPDATE — Earthquake 4.1 Richter at dawn – Santorini volcano unlikely to wake up, says Lekkas —
    – Schools closed until the 14th of the month –
    — Proto Thema – Newsroom – February 9, 2025 – 07:22 —
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    — EXCERPT — Sequence of 8 earthquakes from 3 to 3.8 Richter within half an hour
    – Eight tremors of magnitude 3 to 3.8 Richter were recorded within a period of half an hour, from 4:30 to 5 in the morning of Sunday in the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos.
    – In fact, two of them were 3.8 Richter, within five minutes, at 4:55 and 5. … —.

    1. UPDATE — Israel prepares for tsunami threat amid Santorini earthquakes —
      – Following a cluster of earthquakes near the Greek island, Israel’s National Security Council held a discussion regarding the potential ramifications for the Jewish state. –
      – Jewish News Service (Feb. 9, 2025 / JNS) –
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      – EXCERPT — Ariel Heiman, a geologist and senior researcher at the INSS Institute for National Security Studies, told Israel’s Channel 12 News that even in the event of a tsunami from a strong earthquake in the Greek region, Israel will have enough time to prepare.
      – “About 2,000 earthquakes have occurred in the past week in Santorini,” continued Heiman. “The magnitude ranged between 4 to 5.3, with 24 of them in the last 24 hours. These tremors are the result of the collision of the African plate with Europe, a phenomenon that also causes volcanic eruptions,” he said.
      – While such a significant cluster of tremors can presage a larger quake, there is also a “considerable probability” that the phenomenon will fade, he added.
      – The danger Israel faces, if any, is only from a tsunami wave, he explained. … –
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    2. FYI — Sea Recedes in Izmir and Istanbul (Turkey) – Connection with Earthquakes in Santorini —
      – Greek City Times – GREEK NEWS – CURRENT AFFAIRS – TURKEY – 9 FEBRUARY 2025 –
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      — EXCERPT — Scientists Reassure the Public that A rare and concerning phenomenon has been observed in Turkey, with some experts linking it to the seismic and volcanic activities following the natural events that have unfolded in Santorini.
      – The sea receded by 200 meters in Seferihisar, Izmir, and by 150 meters in Silivri, Istanbul. The public attributed the incident to the frequent earthquakes occurring in recent days. However, experts reassured those in panic, stating: “This is a meteorological event.” … –
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    3. – AND — Schools on Four Greek Islands Closed Due to Ongoing Earthquakes —
      – GREEK NEWS – GREECE – LATEST NEWS – 9 FEBRUARY 2025 –
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      – EXCERPT — Authorities announced on Saturday that schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as seismic activity continues to affect the region.
      Since February 1, more than 800 tremors, each with a magnitude of 3 or higher, have been recorded around the popular tourist islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi, and Ios. This has led to the evacuation of most of Santorini’s 16,000 residents and numerous visitors.
      – While the earthquake activity has slightly reduced, 11 tremors of magnitude 4 or greater struck on Saturday, including the strongest at 4.9, which occurred at 11 a.m., according to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics. Fortunately, there have been no reports of major damage or casualties since the tremors began.
      – Experts caution that stronger earthquakes cannot be ruled out. In response to the ongoing situation, authorities in Athens confirmed that schools on the affected islands will remain closed until February 14. … –
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    4. AND — Greek Authorities Take Measures to Protect Santorini’s Antiquities Amid Earthquakes —
      – Greek Reporter – By Paula Tsoni – February 9, 2025 –
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      – EXCERPT — Amidst continuing concern for the restless seismic activity of the last two weeks between Santorini and Amorgos islands on the Aegean, the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has put in place precautionary measures to safeguard the area’s invaluable ancient cultural heritage from potential earthquake damage.
      – At the onset of the phenomenon, the competent cultural authority, which is the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, implemented the standard instructions for dealing with seismic activity, and took all the necessary preventive measures to shield archaeological sites and exhibits from quake-related risks.
      — Santorini antiquities adequately protected from continuing earthquakes —
      – Culture Minister Lina Mendoni chaired a meeting on Friday to ensure the respective protocols had been put in place on affected islands. … –
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  5. FYI — USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – Latest Earthquakes Worldwide —
    – 07 FEB 2025 – 07:16:15 – 5.1 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE –
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    — Santorini Earthquake Emergency Explained: Could the Volcano Erupt? —
    – Greek Reporter – By Nick Kampouris – February 7, 2025 –
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    EXCERPT — Could Santorini’s Kolumbo volcano erupt? —
    – Kolumbo is a volcano that lies under the Aegean Sea. It is located about seven kilometers (4 miles) northeast of Santorini’s caldera and it is located along the Hellenic Volcanic Arc.
    – It is one of the most active and hazardous volcanoes in the Aegean Sea but has remained dormant since its last eruption almost four centuries ago, in 1650 AD. That eruption was catastrophic: it blasted pumice and ash across the region, releasing toxic gases that caused fatalities on Santorini and triggered a tsunami that affected coastal areas of much of the Aegean islands and the Greek mainland.
    – However, despite its destructive history, scientists believe that Kolumbo is unlikely to erupt soon. –
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    1. AND — Biggest quake yet could be still to come on Greek tourist island, seismologist warns —
      – By Sophie Tanno, CNN Travel – Published 7:31 AM EST, Fri February 7, 2025 –
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      EXCERPT – Bossu described the current seismic activity rocking Santorini – which is known as an “earthquake swarm” – as “very unusual.”
      – Normally, he says, “what you observe is a large earthquake followed by aftershocks which decrease with time in magnitude and frequency.
      – “Here, we observe a very different (phenomenon). We see that the magnitude has been increasing with time and the rate has been increasing, so this is not typical behavior,” he told CNN. –
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    2. AND — Santorini restricts traffic and imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes —
      – AP News – Updated 7:55 AM CST, February 7, 2025
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      EXCERPT – ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited earthquake-struck Santorini on Friday, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activity.
      – During his visit, Mitsotakis inspected emergency preparedness facilities and announced a 3 million euro ($3.1 million) funding package for constructing an emergency evacuation route in the southern part of the island.
      – “We are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. That’s what a serious and organized state must do,” Mitsotakis said during a meeting with local officials. … –
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    3. AND — Santorini Earthquakes Create Panic In Greece As Locals Fear Volcano Could Erupt —
      – Forbes – Jim Dobson, Senior Contributor – Updated Feb 7, 2025, 02:37pm EST –
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      – EXCERPT – The Greek Island of Santorini is in the headlines again, not because of the massive increase in tourism and cruise ships last season, but because of a swarm of severe earthquakes this week. With growing concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano, 11,000 locals and visitors have recently departed the island, and many are wondering whether the earthquakes could set off a potential eruption or the formation of a new volcano.
      – Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini this week, and residents and hotel owners were required to drain all swimming pools, as water movement could destabilize the buildings. People were also instructed to avoid old buildings. Small rockslides happened along the cliffs, prompting Greek authorities to restrict access to areas identified as high risk. Discussions about evacuation plans have begun among Greek authorities as residents are becoming increasingly afraid.
      – Scientists and researchers remain confident that the volcano will not pose a threat despite a report published in Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems revealing that a previously undetected magma chamber is growing beneath the Kolumbo volcano that could lead to another eruption. … –
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    4. AND — On 8 Feb 2025 – as of 12:25 UTC = Six (6) 4.0+ Quakes in the Santorini area —
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      – USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – Latest Earthquakes Worldwide –
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 09:24:02 – 4.6 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 09:15:48 – 4.6 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 09:10:06 – 4.4 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 09:00:40 – 5.1 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 08:36:04 – 4.9 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 08:16:39 – 4.2 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
      – 08 FEB 2025 – 01:52:03 – 4.8 (Magnitude) – 10 km (Depth) – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE –
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      1. INFO – – USGS Earthquake Hazards Program – Latest Earthquakes Worldwide –
        – DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE –
        – The updated report for 08 FEB 2025 – is that there were a total of 12 Magnitude 4 .0+ Quakes
        — and for 09 FEB 2025 there have so far been (as of 05:01:59 UTC) 4 Magnitude 4 .0+ Quakes
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