Multiple earthquakes are rattling Greece's volcanic island of Santorini. Here's what we know
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands.
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Schools have been shut and public gatherings are being discouraged on the Greek island of Santorini as local authorities put the popular tourist spot on high alert for a big earthquake, following scores of small temblors over the last two days.
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Schools will remain closed on Monday, and people on the island are being instructed to drain swimming pools, avoid large gatherings inside buildings and stay away from abandoned buildings.
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The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers (9 miles), the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
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Hundreds of people scrambled to leave the Greek island of Santorini by ferry Monday after an increase in seismic activity raised concerns about a potential powerful earthquake.
200 earthquakes in four days, Greek residents describe difficultly leaving island
More than 200 earthquakes have shook the Greek island of Santorini, also known as “Instagram Island,” over the span of just four days. Many residents have chosen to evacuate, but despite efforts from multiple airlines to add more flights off the island,
Santorini residents flee as island hit by fourth day of tremors
Santorini has been rocked by tremors for a fourth day, forcing school closures and extra flights to evacuate people. Aegean Airlines added three flights, while hundreds boarded ferries as Greece's Civil Protection Ministry took action.
Santorini on alert as tremors rattle Greek island
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged people on the island of Santorini to "stay calm" after an increase in seismic activity. His remarks come as schools were told to close on Monday and authorities advised against large gatherings in enclosed spaces across the island,
Tourists flee Santorini as ‘intense’ tremors cause rockslides
The mayor of Santorini has called for calm after the island was struck by “intense” tremors for a fourth day in a row.
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