Santorini island During the summer season, when tourists go on holidays on the beautiful islands of Greece, an incident has surprised everyone, which will shudder to hear. Famous and beautiful tourist destination of Greece Santorini Island But since Friday, more than 300 earthquake tremors have been felt. Some of these earthquake intensity Richter scale up to 5 It has been measured, which can be gauged how much a stir has been done on this island.
As soon as these seismic movement was reported on this small island, the local administration made strict security arrangements and warned the islands and tourists to go to safe places. The effect of the earthquake was so much All schools in Santorini Island were closed And under security arrangements for people Tents were installed in football grounds.
More than 300 seismic shock, intensity up to 5 on Richter scale
The fear of this natural disaster was something like that of Greece National observatory of athens Scientists confirmed that from Friday to Monday Santorini and other surrounding islands As Amorgos More than 300 earthquake tremors were felt. The intensity of these earthquakes was sometimes recorded up to 4.0 Richter scale and sometimes up to 5.0 Richter scale.
This type of seismic movement, who came to a major tourist destination like Santorini, put everyone in panic. This is the first time since 2012 when such a rapid seismic activity in the region Has seen The last time this happened when the tremors of earthquake were felt in 2012, but there was no major damage at that time. However, this time the situation looks somewhat different as several steps have been taken to take people to safe places after the earthquake.
For the first time since 2012, such a sharp seismic movement
C located in the seismic region of rece Santorini Island Earthquakes usually occur in, but this time the situation has become serious. According to scientists, this seismic movement is not associated with the incidents associated with the volcanic region of this island. Here Stir of tectonic plates These incidents are happening due to this. Scientists say that this time there is no danger of volcanic explosion, but only earthquake activities have caused this problem.
No risk of volcanic eruption
Remind you that Santorini Island Helicate volice Is part of, and almost here 3,600 years ago a huge volcanic explosion It happened, due to which not only on this island but also Crete island But there was a huge havoc. The tsunami that arose from that explosion affected the area completely. However, there has been no such major volcanic disaster in modern times.
Of grease Earthquake plan and conservation organization Chairman of Afftheimos lakecas Has confirmed that the current earthquakes are not related to volcanic activities. He says that these earthquakes are only due to the movement of tectonic plates, which are common for this region.
Advice to be cautious, no need to panic
Earthquake in 1956 The island had caused heavy havoc on the island, causing 50 people to die. At that time the earthquake had a 7.0 Richter scale. But this time, experts say that such intensity is very low the possibility of earthquake. 6.0 Richter Scale Earthquakes with more intensity are unlikely, but seismic activity may continue for the next few weeks.
Local administration Vigilance Has advised and also No need to panic Is. The government has advised the local people and tourists to stay away from the rocky areas of the island and avoid congestion inside the house.
Safe return of tourists and status of local people
Every year on Santorini Island More than 30 million tourists Come At this time, some people have left the island due to the earthquake, while many locals and tourists are still Cautiously Stop on the island. Local shopkeeper George hararis Done Xinhua news agency Talking to said:
“We do not have many foreign tourists at this time. People who are not addicted to earthquakes can panic, but the locals are calm. We are cautious, but not nervous. “
Constant monitoring and precautionary steps of scientists
About 20,000 people live at this highly popular tourist destination, and the local administration has taken precautionary steps after the seismic tremors here. Scientists and seismic experts have continuously monitored the situation. They are constantly monitoring whether the intensity of the earthquake and its activities are increasing.
There has been no major seismic disaster on the Santorini Island at this time, but it has definitely affected tourists and the islands. This incident has once again reminded people around the world that earthquake shocks are part of natural disasters, and we should always be cautious.
This freshness of earthquakes in the Santorini Island and the sudden rapid movement has not only panicked the local people, but also attracted the attention of the whole world. Although experts have not reported any serious threat to this, the security system in Greece and especially Santorini has become extremely important.
