Santorini on a high alert, when earthquake -y -roy rattles island

Power in Greece launched an emergency rescue group to Santorini after a splash of seismic activity that slammed on a popular island, causing fears of a large earthquake, CAPE {Town} and more Reports.

More than 200 submarine earthquakes were recorded near the island in just three days, raising alarm throughout the region. With the continuation of trembling, local officials urge residents and tourists to remain calm and follow the security instructions.

With increasing seismic activity, Greek The government ordered schools in Santorini and the neighboring islands – Amorgos, Anafa and iOS – to stay closed for a week.

The authorities also take precautionary measures to minimize risks, including restrictions on access to certain coastal areas through potential scums and warning residents of more trembling.

Prime Minister Kiriakos Michotakis, referring to the situation from Brussels, emphasized the importance of caution, assuring the public that the authorities were taking quick action.

“We are dealing with a very intense geological phenomenon,” Michotakis said, urging the islands to follow the civil protection management. “We ask everyone to stay calm and listen to power.”

Although experts indicated that earthquakes were not directly related to the current volcano of Santorini, the frequency and intensity of tremor caused increasing concern.

According to New York TimesEarthquakes, up to 4.9 in size, were felt throughout the island, and loud grunts echoed in Santorini. This unusual frequency of seismic events put residents on the edge.

In response, local authorities created emergency shelters and started preparing for a potential evacuation. Rescue groups, including a 26-member crew with a rescue dog, arrived on the island to help.

Meanwhile, many locals and visitors rushed to the ferry terminals, hoping to leave the island until the situation is stabilized.

Some tourists, like Nadiya Benor, the Moroccan Guide, decided to temporarily leave the island by buying parsel tickets at the neighboring NACOS.

Others, like Jannis Fragiadakis, a restaurant worker, decided to stay, trusting that the island would eventually return to normal.

Island SantoriniKnown for its stunning villages from rock and rich history, every year it attracts millions of tourists, most arrives through ferry, flights or cruise ships.

The volcanic past of the island, including one of the most significant eruptions in history around 1620 BC remains a decisive feature, although the last eruption occurred in 1950.

Seismologists closely monitor the situation. Gerasimos Papadopoulos, a leading Greek expert, warned that the current series of earthquakes may signal a larger seismic event.

“All the scenarios remain open,” he said, noting the growing value and shift of the epicenter of tremor. The local authorities emphasized the preventive nature of their actions, urging the public to be wary but not panic.

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