Santorini, a Greek island, is steeped in myths and legends that are rich with spiritual significance. The island's volcanic origins, dramatic caldera, and connection to the myth of Atlantis have captivated people's imaginations for centuries. Read more ...
Santorini's Seismic Risk Diminishes: Expert Assures Safety Ahead of Tourist Season - Greek City Times - March 13, 2025
Twin M5.1 earthquakes hit Santorini area, Ios becomes fourth island under state of emergency, Greece Watchers - February 18, 2025
Greece to build escape port on Santorini as quakes continue Reuters - February 17, 2025
Earthquake Swarm Mystifies Scientists as Santorini Tremors Continue Science Alert - February 18, 2025
Santorini Earthquakes: What's Been Happening - And Why? IFL Science - February 18, 2025
Top Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain PhysOrg - February 17, 2025
Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island BBC - February 14, 2025
State of emergency declared on Amorgos, second Greek island after Santorini, as undersea earthquakes continue Watchers - February 13, 2025
The seismic activity rattling Santorini and other Greek islands is not over and the biggest quake yet could be still to come CNN - February 7, 2025
Scientific drilling unravels historical mystery surrounding Santorini volcanic archipelago PhysOrg - March 26, 2024
Santorini volcano: Freak eruption 1,300 years ago was as violent as 2022 Tonga eruption. - Tonga Eruption Live Science - March 26, 2024
The Thera (Santorini) eruption caused massive tsunamis about 3,600 years ago. Remains of a man and dog trying to escape have been found on Aegean coast Live Science January 10, 2022
The historic eruption of the Greek volcano Thera in about 1650 B.C. triggered massive tsunamis and led to the end of the dominant civilization in the Mediterranean. Live Science - November 8, 2016
Earthquakes cause tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. The Thera eruption occurred at the height of the Minoan civilization. Those who believe that Thera was the center of Atlantis suggest that when the sea rushed in to fill the volcanic crater, the water violently recoiled, causing tidal waves that spread through out the eastern Mediterranean engulfing the cities of the Minoan Empire on Crete.