Santorini


Volcanic ash from Santorini’s 1500s BCE eruption found in Turkey

"The volcanic ashes at Tepecik Höyüğü are quite widespread and in thick layers," said Professor Sevinç Günel.

 Santorini, Greece. Ancient Akrotiri ruins.

7,700 Quakes Since January: Scientists investigate 'swarm of earthquakes' in Santorini

Experts note absence of main earthquake amid ongoing seismic activity.

 7,700 Quakes Since January: Scientists investigate 'swarm of earthquakes' in Santorini

3,600 years ago, the Santorini eruption signaled the Minoan decline

In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.

 Aerial drone top down photo of iconic main Crater of Santorini volcanic island called Kameni visited by tourist boats, Cyclades, Greece.