These places showcase the island’s fascinating past, including the effects of the massive volcanic eruption that shaped Santorini Island ... between Fira and Oia. Book private transfers to ...

In 1600 BCE, a tremendous volcanic eruption ... Santorini. There are a variety of wineries where you can go for tastings of local wines courtesy of the the island’s volcanic soil. Book a tour ...

In this bay, which once provided a safe harbor for ships—long before Kalliste (Santorini) took on its crescent shape after the volcanic eruption ... in his fascinating book The Greeks (Patakis ...

The idyllic island of Santorini has been rocked by more than 8,000 earthquakes in recent weeks, sparking fears that the underwater Kolumbo volcano could be on the brink of eruption. With a growing ...

"The results showed that the elements in the ashes are similar to those of the Santorini eruption." Further examinations revealed that the ashes contained microscopic glass fragments, typical of ...

Schools reopened on Santorini after a swarm of earthquakes, with Greece's Tourism Minister saying that the island will be ...

Santorini took its current shape following one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, around 1600 BC. Seismologists have said the latest seismic activity, the result of moving tectonic ...

Santorini is no stranger to geological unrest – the island is volcanic and is still considered to be active, despite no significant eruption since the 1950s. While seismic activity can indicate ...

She says: “We’re seeing deep magma shifts, but not necessarily leading to an eruption. The earthquakes that come with this movement are relieving pressure beneath Santorini, which might ...

He said Santorini, a volcanic island shaped by catastrophic eruptions, did not face danger from its dormant volcano, but noted that magma was affecting the tremors. “The root cause of the ...