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Greece Declares Emergency Amid 1,200+ Earthquakes Near Santorini

9/25/2025

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In January 2025, Greece declared a state of emergency after 1,200+ earthquakes near Santorini.
Researchers found a magmatic connection between Santorini and the submerged Kolumbo volcano, seven kilometers away.
Seismic data from June 2024 to February 2025 show magma movement deflating both volcanoes.
Enhanced monitoring is crucial for improving eruption forecasts and understanding volcanic systems, including Hawaii and Iceland.

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In January 2025, Greece declared a state of emergency after 1,200+ earthquakes near Santorini.
Researchers found a magmatic connection between Santorini and the submerged Kolumbo volcano, seven kilometers away.
Seismic data from June 2024 to February 2025 show magma movement deflating both volcanoes.
Enhanced monitoring is crucial for improving eruption forecasts and understanding volcanic systems, including Hawaii and Iceland.