The Greek civilian Defence Ministry in a message issued on Sunday reported that since Friday between volcanic islands Santorini and Amorgos reported Over 200 shocks. Experts have concluded that they are not related to volcanic activity, but to tectonic movements and they proposed precautions.
All the shocks were magnate from 2.8 to 4.5.
Greece. Santorini at hazard of earthquake
To the people of Santorini appealedto stay distant from ports: Ammoudi, Armenia, Korfos and Fira, which service mainly cruise ships. These sites are surrounded by steep stone walls and there is simply a hazard that even comparatively mild shocks will lead to rockslides.
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The authorities besides recommended avoiding larger gatherings, especially in closed spaces. From 3 February Schools closed on Santorini and neighboring Amorgos, Ios and Anafi.
Authorities ready for evacuation
An extraordinary gathering was held in Athens, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Authorities have prepared for possible evacuation Santorini. Police and fire departments and emergency consequence units have been put on alert.
Costas Papazachos, prof. of Geophysics and Seismology, who went to Santorini to measure the situation, stated that precautions were of a nature Preventive, and at worst there will be an earthquake of 6.0 or higher.
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"This does not necessarily mean that there will be a strong earthquake, it may turn out that the heat energy will dissipate and we will have a smaller earthquake on Santorini. But we must take precautions," he said in an interview with the Greek portal protothema.gr.
Santorini is 1 of the most popular Greek islands. About 3 million tourists visit her all year.
