Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. The University of Athens’ crisis management committee says a larger quake cannot be ruled out. The highly unusual barrage of earthquakes which began in late January has alarmed authorities. They have declared a state of emergency on Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, deploying rescue crews and putting coast guard and navy vessels on standby. Thousands of residents and visitors have left the island, while schools on Santorini and nearby islands have been ordered to remain closed for the week. Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. The University of Athens’ crisis management committee says a larger quake cannot be ruled out. The highly unusual barrage of earthquakes which began in late January has alarmed authorities. They have declared a state of emergency on Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, deploying rescue crews and putting coast guard and navy vessels on standby. Thousands of residents and visitors have left the island, while schools on Santorini and nearby islands have been ordered to remain closed for the week. AP Technology and Science
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