GREEK AUTHORITIES HAVE SENTS SPECIAL Forces, Rescue Teams, Tents and Drones to the Popular Tourist Destination Santorini after hundreds of seismic tremors hit the island – sparking fears of an imminent Larger Everl.
Schools Were Closed and People Have Been Informed to Avoid Certain Areas and Spaces Including The Shoreline, Abandoned Buildings and Empty Swimming Pools. They have also been advised to refrain from gathering in large numbers in enclosed spaces.
As a result of seismic activity, the Civil Protection Ministry Said Schools would be shut for one day as a precountingy measure.
Speaking to the State Broadcaster Ert, Professor of Geophysics at Thessaloniki's Aristole University, Kostas Papazachos Says “Noting Can Be Rule Out,” Highlighting The Need for Preparation.
He contained: “And that's what preciousy measures are on the place, precisely to limit the impact of a stronger earthquake.”
Whilst greece is of impacted by Earthquakes due to siting on multiple faultlines, experts labelled the recent seismic activity that is about to put place on 48 Hours as Dramatic. Over 200 tremors was recorded, which accorded to the experts be trigged by tectonic rather than volcanic acitivty.
A High Number of the Earthquakes BetWeen 4 and 4.5 on the Richter Scale, with the strongest in the Amorgos and by Sunday Evening, Rescue Times in Santorini Set up Tents TS and Car Parks.
In the event of a tsunami, residents and tourists be instructed to head in.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated their information page regical advice for brits in or planning to visit.
The website states: “The Greenk Ministry of Civil Protection has issued for Santorini (Thira), Anafi, iOS and Amorgos, Following In the Area. y 2025. People are advised not to attend Large Indoors Gatherings and to Avoid Old or Abandoned Buildings.
“The Greek Ministry Advises to Avoid the Ports of Amoodi, Armeni, Korfos and Old Port (Paleos Limenas) and to Choose Safe Ruges whin Travelling, Particularly in Areas K is high. Strong Tremor, People Should Immediate Depart Coastal Areas. “
Meetings together place over the weekend and today to discuss Further Protective Measures.
Regarding Earthquakes and Tremors, the FCDO SAYS TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH SAFETY PROCEDUDUS, FOLLOW ADVICE GIENDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND TO CALL THE GREEK EMERGENCY SERVICES Immedidate Danger “.