The Minister noted that Santorini was geologically unique, reassuring everyone that the Tourism Ministry was in close cooperation with experts to monitor the situation and take appropriate measures
The decision comes as seismic activity in the region continues to be closely monitored.
The decision comes as seismic activity in the region continues to be closely monitored.
Sarakiniko is the ideal Earth analogue for space studies, especially for the exploration of the Moon and Mars, stresses Dr. Anezina Solomonidou, planetary geologist with a tenure at NASA and ESA
I want to once again assure the residents of Santorini, as well as the residents of the neighbouring islands who are now going through a difficult time, that the state mechanism is at their side. Obviously, it is much better to be prepared and anticipate events than to rush to deal with them afterwards. I again recommend keeping calm, listening to the civil protection service's instructions and we hope that this phenomenon will end and the island return to its normal life," he noted.
The international research team is in Santorini participating in the oceanographic mission MSM132, which aims to explore the submarine volcanic centres of Santorini and understand the geological processes occurring in them
