New Earthquake over 5 Richter – Enceladus continues to worry about the remaining residents of Santorini and Amorgos – which areas are at risk of landslides
There is no end to the agony of the inhabitants of Santorini, Amorgos and the other islands in the Cyclades that live in the rhythm of Enceladus for another day. The strongest earthquake today, Wednesday occurred at 21:09 southwest of Amorgos and was in size 5.2 Richterwhile an earthquake of 4.7 Richter occurred in the maritime area between Santorini and Amorgos shortly before 8pm.
Seismologists continue to follow this rare phenomenon for Greece extensively, seeking answers as to whether an earthquake is coming or how long this constant seismic activity will last. According to a study by the University of Athens, above 6,400 earthquakes have occurred in the Santorini – Amorgos zone from January 26 to Feb 3. Of these earthquakes, 800 were over 2.5 degrees on the Richter scale.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the seismic activity so far in the Santorini-Amorgos zone probably bears the characteristics of a seismicas no earthquake is distinguished clearly larger than all others, which could be described as the main earthquake.
At the same time, The island of Santorini is deserted As few are now the ones who have chosen to stay in their homes and businesses along with the few tourists.
Synolakis: We still don’t know in which direction he will go
The Professor of Natural Disaster, Kostas Synolakis talking to SKAI Central Newsletter And in Sia Kosioni he pointed out that this is “a phenomenon that is evolving and we do not yet know in what direction”.
“Will we have a small explosion of Hephaestus? Will we have a bigger earthquake? Will it stop on its own? How much will the phenomenon last? “
He, however, ruled out a large explosion of the New Kamen volcano.
As to whether a larger earthquake is coming, Mr. Synolakis said that “If the earthquake begins and spread out, perhaps the rift that can be created to be much larger” clarifying that it will take a long time for scientists to understand “How big this earthquake will really be.”
At the same time, AUTH scientists watching developments in Santorini and utilizing Snapping (Surface Mapping) service have gathered valuable information, which showed surface movements to the northern part of the volcano caldera.
Specifically, speaking to the Athenian Agency, Michalis Foumelis, Associate Professor in the Department of Geology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a member of the IMPI explained that “For some time now we have identified some signs of change of volcano in relation to the previous state of rest. We were expecting the other IMPI networks to confirm that there is something and in turn we contacted the competent authorities, we informed and started all that is now in progress. “
However, restrained optimism about the ongoing seismic activity between Santorini and Amorgos was expressed at a wide -ranging meeting held by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
“You see that the area of the rift has broken to a great extent. There are still some gaps between the focus, which can lead to the generation of a larger earthquake, but it can also break into similar size. ” said Professor of Geophysics and Seismology, Costas Papazachos.
“All earthquakes are located in the area northeast of Columbus, that is, in the area of Anhydros and are not located in the area of the Amorgos rift. I would like to thank and recommend to the residents of Santorini and all the scientists are with them. “ pointed out the Professor of Geology of the NCSREvi Law.
5 areas with high risk of landslides
In central points of the island have t areribbons where ribbons It is forbidden to cross residents and visitors.
The president of OASP and President of the Standing Scientific Committee for Seismic Risk and Seismic Risk Reduction, Professor Efthimios Lekkas said that “The landslide danger along almost the length of the Santorini cobblestone slopes is high, but the risk is high as these points are crowded for at least eight months each year.”
Mr Lekkas explained that the landslide and landslide risk has been mapped and five areas were selected to raise high risk: The old port of Fira, the port of Athini, the Ammoudi area in Oia, the area of Armeni in Oia and Thirasia, in the settlement of Korfos.
Closed schools by Friday
The suspension of the Naxos Municipality and Small Cyclades for Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7, was decided by local authorities due to the ongoing seismic activity in Santorini.
The schools will also be closed in the Municipality of Thira until Friday. Schools in Amorgos, Tinos, Syros, Mykonos, Andros, Paros, Patmos and Leros will remain closed.
The center of Santorini has been deserted
As most residents of the island have left Santorini, the island has now been deserted. In an attempt to prevent robbery attacks in houses, shops are created by the islanders guarding groups as the show where Greece exists.
The Cyclades Police Officer, along with 20 police officers, has already moved to Santorini, and 10 men in the OPKE team have been sent from Athens to assist 25 police officers who are permanently serving on the island. But the concern of the residents is such that it forces them to patrol even at noon.
Officers patrol the neighborhoods in an effort to prevent lame and immediate arrest of people who will attempt to break down houses, hotels and shops.
Source: Skai
I have worked as a journalist for over 10 years, and my work has been featured on many different news websites. I am also an author, and my work has been published in several books. I specialize in opinion writing, and I often write about current events and controversial topics. I am a very well-rounded writer, and I have a lot of experience in different areas of journalism. I am a very hard worker, and I am always willing to put in the extra effort to get the job done.
