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Earthquake / Volcano Alert Continues With Addition of High Electron Flux, Full Moon, and Just Wonky Earth

stock here: Santorini had a VE7 in 1600 BCE

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Santorini, a picturesque island in the Aegean Sea, has a rich volcanic history characterized by numerous eruptions that have significantly shaped its landscape and influenced human civilizations. Here’s an overview of its volcanic activity from deep history to the present:

  1. Prehistoric Eruptions: Early Volcanic Activity: Santorini’s volcanic origins date back hundreds of thousands of years, with multiple eruptions leading to the formation and collapse of volcanic cones, creating a complex caldera system.
  2. The Minoan Eruption (~1600 BCE): Magnitude: This catastrophic event is one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 7.
    Impact: The eruption devastated the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on Santorini and affected nearby islands and the coast of Crete through earthquakes and tsunamis.
    Consequences: The eruption led to significant cultural and environmental impacts in the Aegean region.
    en.wikipedia.org
  3. Post-Minoan Eruptions: 197 BCE: Volcanic activity began constructing a series of lava domes and flows, forming new islands near the center of the caldera.
    Subsequent Eruptions: Over the centuries, multiple eruptions continued to shape the central islands within the caldera.
  4. Recent Activity: 1950 Eruption: The most recent eruption produced a small lava dome and flow, accompanied by explosive activity.
    volcano.si.edu
    2025 Seismic Activity: In early 2025, Santorini experienced a series of earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 3 to 4.9. While no significant damage or injuries were reported, authorities took precautionary measures, including mobilizing rescuers and closing schools. Experts indicated that these tremors were tectonic rather than volcanic in origin.
    apnews.com

Santorini’s volcanic history is marked by periods of dormancy punctuated by significant eruptions, each contributing to the island’s unique geological and cultural landscape.

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