Geoscience News

Unveiling the Hidden Threat: Santorini's Volcanic Hazard Reassessment

A study published in the Nature Geoscience journal reveals that the 726 AD eruption of the Santorini volcano was larger than previously estimated, indicating an increased hazard potential. The findings challenge the belief that the volcano has been predominantly effusive since the Minoan eruption and suggest that it is capable of highly explosive eruptions. The study warns that a similar event today could have severe consequences for Santorini and its neighboring areas, including tsunamis, pumice rafts, and significant impacts on coastal communities, aviation, and maritime transportation.