Santorini Braces for Stronger Quakes Amid Ongoing Seismic Activity
Authorities close schools and deploy emergency crews in Santorini as over 200 earthquakes strike the island, raising concerns of a potentially powerful quake.
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Overview
Intensive seismic activity, characterized by over 200 quakes in three days, prompts emergency measures in Santorini. Schools closed, and residents warned about rock slides. Authorities indicate no link to volcano, but tremors have raised alert levels. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls for calm while Civil Protection enforces safety measures. Many residents seeking to leave amid fears, while travelers enjoy the island's sights. Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos warns of potential larger earthquakes as frequency and intensity increase. Gathering points for evacuation designated in Fira, with ongoing government consultations with scientists on safety strategies.
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