Monday, 24 January 2011

santorini greece volcano

The volcanic caldera on the picturesque island of Santorini is showing signs of unrest. The Greek island was the site of one of the most massive volcanic eruptions in history 3600 years ago. That eruption, which created...

santorini greece volcanic
santorini greece volcanic

Thirassia Volcano, Santorini
Thirassia Volcano, Santorini

The Volcano, Santorini Palea
The Volcano, Santorini Palea

The Santorini volcano erupts
The Santorini volcano erupts

Santorini volcano
Santorini volcano

Santorini Map
Santorini Map

According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Department of Culture and Tourism in Greece is reopening a major archaeological site on the tourist island of Santorini, which was closed for nearly seven years after a roof... The town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the 17th century B.C. Akrotiri has been dubbed the “Lost City of Atlantis” by many and it was first settled in 3000 BC and served as an important trade port and flourishing city when it was...
Akrotiri, Santorini Reopens for Business | Blog of Greek Islands, a ...

It seems that even the volcano of Santorini could not stay calm with the new IMF plans for the austerity measures! During the last days, dozens of earthquakes have occurred in the sea area between Santorini and Crete!
santorini greece volcano

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