Santorini in chaos: thousands flee from the risk of earthquakes!

Santorini in chaos: thousands flee from the risk of earthquakes!

Santorini, Griechenland - For 12 days, people on the Aegean Island of Santorini have been experiencing a worrying series of earthquakes. More than 200 earthquakes between strengths of 3 and 4.9 have been registered, which leads to a massive escape movement. Around 16,000 inhabitants have already left the island, while the demand for ferry and flight tickets has risen suddenly. Authorities have set up special flights and additional ferries to help people are reported while overcrowdies on ferries such as the Blue Star 1, which runs to Athens.

seismologists urge to warn of possible main quakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis in the region. The Kolumbos underwater volcano, which caused serious damage in 1650, is particularly the focus of worries. The situation has effectively conducted disaster protection measures and short -term crisis sessions in Athens, in which experts discuss the situation and the safety precautions.

official measures and recommendations

Prime Minister Kyriako's Mitsotakis has asked the population to keep calm and to follow the instructions of the disaster protection authorities. The head of the Greek earthquake protection authority, Efthymios Lekkas, expresses itself skeptically about the probability of a disaster and hopes to shave 5 to 5.5. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense and there are no safe forecasts about the further.

The authorities have already activated special emergency warnings on smartphones and advise you to avoid coastal regions and human accumulation in closed rooms. In the case of heavy quakes, immediate evacuation of coastal areas is also recommended. The residents are continuously informed via SMS about evacuation measures. Schools on Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and iOS were closed as a precaution, and rescue teams have strengthened their presence on the island.

historical and geological contexts

The geological conditions of the region make the residents of Santorini experienced earthquake, but this accumulation is without example. The geology professor Evi Nomikou emphasizes that such an occurrence has not yet been registered in a short time. Historical data show that an earthquake in 1956 resulted in over 50 fatalities and a devastating tsunami.

The earthquakes in the region are not volcanic, but result from earth plate shifts. This is supported by the global seismological broadband network geofon of the German geo -research center, which provides data on earthquakes in real time. Geofon is involved in over 80 active stations worldwide and provides essential information not only for the local population, but also for international crisis management organizations.

The Federal Foreign Office has warned travelers and recommended that they register in the crisis priority list and activate emergency notifications. The situation remains tense, and both locals and tourists are asked to pursue the situation carefully.