Earthquake Swarm Shakes Santorini, Thousands Flee
Thousands of people have left Santorini island in Greece after many earthquakes. Over 300 earthquakes happened near the island in two days. Experts say this shaking might go on for weeks. Around 9,000 people have already left. Schools are closed, and people are told not to meet in big groups indoors.
Greek Prime Minister Urges Calm Amidst Earthquake Concerns
Greece’s Prime Minister told everyone to stay calm. Santorini is very famous on social media and gets millions of tourists, but only about 2,000 people live there all the time. Many locals left for safer places. Officials told those who stayed to be careful because of the earthquakes.
Hundreds of Tremors Recorded, Emergency Measures in Place
Hundreds of small earthquakes, magnitude 3.0 or more, were felt in the sea between Santorini and nearby islands. Nothing is seriously damaged yet, but the government is getting ready just in case. Schools are closed until Friday, and people shouldn’t meet in big groups inside.
Island Life Disrupted, Businesses Closed
A young person told reporters that everything is shut down. Nobody is working, and the island is almost empty. Greece’s Prime Minister asked people to stay calm while the government handles this serious situation. Santorini’s Mayor said the island is ready for the earthquakes, which may go on for weeks. He said people need to be patient and calm. There are plans for shelters and food if bigger earthquakes happen.
Tectonic Plate Movements, Not Volcanic Activity, Behind Earthquakes
Experts say these earthquakes are caused by [[tectonic plate movements]], not volcanoes. They think the earthquakes are small, but they’re still getting ready in case a bigger one hits. Santorini has had big earthquakes before. In 1956, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed at least 53 people and hurt more than 100.
