Santorini, the stunning Greek island known for its breathtaking views and rich history, is currently experiencing a surge of seismic activity that's sending waves of concern through the scientific community. 🏝️🔍
Built on a caldera from a massive volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago, Santorini has always been a place of natural wonder. However, over the past two weeks, thousands of small earthquakes have been shaking the island, indicating that the restless ground beneath might be stirring again.
Last Monday, a significant gathering took place at Santorini's port, where scientists, experts, and even military personnel arrived with high-tech equipment to monitor the volcano closely. This level of activity is unprecedented, even for seasoned professionals.
Marine geophysicist Jens Karstens shared his concerns with CGTN, saying, \"I haven't experienced something like this before. In the last 15 to 25 years, there were two previous events with increased earthquake activity around Santorini. However, this current event is larger than what we've seen before.\"
Karstens added, \"To give you some perspective, the last two events eventually calmed down without any major earthquakes or eruptions. But this time, we need to be prepared for the possibility of a large earthquake or even a volcanic eruption.\"
What makes this situation particularly challenging is that it's unlike anything the experts have dealt with before. Despite having the latest tools and sensors, understanding the full scope and duration of this seismic unrest will take time.
As Santorini braces itself for what might come next, the world watches closely, hoping that the island's beauty remains untouched by nature's unpredictable forces.
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As Santorini shakes, scientists measure, analyze and hypothesize
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