The seismic activity in the Cycling Archipelago, in the Aegean Sea, is still increasing, with more than 380 tremors registered in the last ten days in the maritime zone, between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos. The strongest earthquake so far, Magnitude 4.9 It occurred on Monday at 09:30 GMT to the southwest of amorgo, followed by another 4.6 two hours later.
An anomaly that is with special force to Santorini that has suffered more than 200 underwater earthquakes in just three days. The authorities have canceled the classes and ask the population not to approach the coast and avoid meetings in interior spaces. Ferry exits increase and by plane in fear of a great earthquake and even a tsunami.
Santorini is in an area of intense seismic activity and fear that the constant tremors are the Prelude to a stronger earthquake. Although it would not be as serious as that of 56, experts do not rule out a more intense earthquake. They also warn of the possibility of a tsunami. For security, they recommend away from ports and closed sites.
Greece, on alert
Given the increase in seismic activity, the authorities have reinforced caution measures. Schools remain closed In Santorini, amorgos and nearby islands such as iOS, Ánafe, Paros and Antiparos, where the tremors also feel. Civil Protection has issued alert messages on mobile phones of residents and tourists, warning about the risk of landslides and restricting access to certain beaches and ports.
The Greek government has urged the population to Avoid meetings in closed spaces and stay away from old or poor condition. Likewise, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presided over an emergency meeting to evaluate the situation and coordinate a possible evacuation, in case the seismic activity intensifies.
Despite uncertainty, experts say that current earthquakes are not related to the Santorini volcano, but to underwater failures of the region. However, the possibility of a major earthquake is still a matter of concern, since these failures can generate earthquakes of up to 7.3 magnitude, such as the one that In 1956 it caused a tsunami 30 meters and left 53 dead.
The fear of a great earthquake has led some residents and tourists to leave Santorini, with Ferris to Athens Fulls and the Aegean airline adding extraordinary flights to Evacuate those who wish to get out of the island.
Although for now there have been no significant damage, there has been Earth landslides in the famous Santorini boiler. Uncertainty about the evolution of seismic activity keeps the authorities and inhabitants of the area in suspense, while scientists continue to closely monitor the situation.
Source: Lasexta

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