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Posted on February 6, 2025
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Greece declared a state of emergency on Santorini after earthquakes led to mass evacuations. Authorities warn of landslide risks and have deployed emergency services.
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after a series of earthquakes shook the popular tourist island this week and prompted more than 10,000 residents and workers to evacuate.
Since Sunday, hundreds of near-constant tremors have been recorded in the sea between Santorini and the island of Amorgos, the strongest measuring a magnitude of 5.2 on Wednesday night.
Authorities on Wednesday warned of a high landslide risk on parts of the island. They have shut schools, dispatched rescuers and advised residents to avoid ports and indoor gatherings.
Army, fire service and police units have been deployed to the island.
The Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry said the state of emergency would be in place until March 3, to allow it to respond to the population's needs and to the consequences of the seismic activity.
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries but seismologists have said that the high seismic activity is unprecedented and could last weeks or months.
Santorini took its current shape following one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, around 1600 BC.
(Reporting by Karolina Tagaris; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
The main topic is the state of emergency declared on Santorini due to recent earthquakes and the subsequent evacuation of residents.
Authorities have evacuated over 10,000 people, closed schools, and deployed emergency services to manage the situation.
There is a high risk of landslides on parts of the island, and the seismic activity could last for weeks or months.
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