In Richter’s “dance” is located in the last 24 hours or the surrounding islands, as since the start of seismic activity over 500 have been mainly the sea area between Santorini, Amorgos and Anafi. Since Monday morning there have been rapid earthquakes that exceeded 4 Richter, while at 11:29 there was the strongest earthquake recorded since earthquake activity in the area began. It’s a 4.9 Richter earthquake. However, the increase in the magnitude of earthquakes also increases concern for both the inhabitants of Santorini and the surrounding islands and the authorities. CORVERSE During the night dozens of seismic vibrations were also recorded with the most significant that occurred at 01:54, magnitude 4.4 Richter centered on the marine site 23 km NND of Arkesini Amorgos. “The sequence that is in progress north of Santorini has tectonic origin, started with volcanic stimulation, which started August 2, 2024 with a slow expansion of the volcano. There’s a seismic crisis in the volcanic complex in progress. Thera – Columbus, which monitors and takes all measures for possible scenarios,” the Director of Research of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens Athanasios Ganas told the Athenian – Macedonian News Agency. Meanwhile, the forces of Fire and Civil Protection are alert, as a team of 1st EMAC with a rescue dog, two teams of 1st EMODE, a group of drone operators with their equipment and air rescuers have gone to Santorini. The regional commander of the South Aegean Fire Command is in charge, while the Regional Fire Command (SPD) is on general alert. South Aegean. According to reports from the Fire Department, depending on the evolution of the phenomenon, additional assistance of forces will be decided on other islands than Santorini. It is noted that since yesterday the forces of the EMAC and the EMODE have staged scenes outside the POPOS sports facilities to stay in them, as defined by the protocol. At the same time, at noon they are expected to meet again in Civil Protection, under the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilia, the Committees for Seismic Risk Assessment and Monitoring of the Hellenic Volcanic Bow of OASP.
Earthquakes in Santorini: “From volcanic stimulation” – New meeting of special committees at noon
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