The intense seismic activity in Santorini has been a topic of discussion in several German publications. DW has compiled some of them. Read what German media are writing about the issue…
“The dreamy Aegean island is one of the pearls of Greece, a paradise in the Mediterranean. But the residents are anxious,” reports Bild regarding the continued fear of the residents of Santorini and the Cyclades for the intense seismic activity recorded in recent days, as well as the emergency measures being taken. According to the estimates of the President of the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, Efthimios Lekkas, “the seismic activity is due to underwater faults, and not to volcanic activity.”
However, according to the website vulkane.net, Bild notes, “Scientists detected a large accumulation of magma three years ago (…) due to high pressure, a volcanic eruption could occur again. However, experts estimate that this will not happen in the next 150 years”. The publication also refers to the emergency measures that have been taken for the residents of the area, the closure of schools, and warnings to avoid specific areas due to the risk of landslides.
The publication recalls: “The Santorini archipelago was formed by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. The crater was flooded by seawater and partially subsided. The fragments formed the island archipelago with a total area of ??96 sq. km. with a coastline of 70 km.”
“Volcano active – no particular concern”
The website tagesschau.de of the first program of the German public television also refers extensively to Santorini: “Recently the volcano has again shown little activity. However, the data so far ‘do not offer any reason for particular concern’, says the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection. The crescent-shaped island was formed as a result of multiple eruptions. The volcano remains active continuously and most recently between 2011 and 2012. Then the volcanic activity lasted 14 months, but no eruptions or other incidents were recorded.”
And the publication continues: “According to the Seismological Institute of Thessaloniki, most seismic vibrations are recorded underwater between Santorini and Amorgos. The strength of the earthquakes ranges from 3 to 4.5 on the Richter scale. According to statements by Geophysics Professor Costas Papazachos on Friday, there is no reason for concern. However, unlike locals, tourists are not used to seismic vibrations.”
Source: DW
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