Greece to construct evacuation port on Santorini amid ongoing seismic activity

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Greece is set to establish an evacuation port on the island of Santorini to ensure safe departures in the event of a significant earthquake, Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Monday, February 17.

Since late January 2025, the Aegean island has experienced tens of thousands of mild tremors, leading to evacuations, suspension of construction activities, and school closures.

While no major damage has been reported, scientists express concern over the unprecedented seismic activity and the potential for more severe quakes.

Experts 'cannot rule out volcanic eruption' as earthquakes continue to hit Santorini
Santorini is under a state of emergency. Photo: John Liakos / Getty Images.

The proposed evacuation port will accommodate passenger ferries until new infrastructure is developed.

Despite a recent decrease in tremors, emergency measures remain in effect, with authorities advising residents to avoid coastal and landslide-prone areas.

Seismologists indicate that the seismic activity, driven by shifting tectonic plates and magma movements, could persist for several months, potentially altering the island’s subsurface layers.

Source: Reuters

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