Athens:
Authorities in Greece have issued a warning to residents and visitors on the picturesque Aegean island of Santorini following a recent increase in seismic activity. The civil protection ministry advised the closure of schools on Monday, avoidance of two small ports, and refraining from gathering in indoor spaces.
The seismic activity, which included tremors up to a magnitude of 4.3, was recorded between Santorini and Amorgos over the past few days. While the ministry clarified that the activity was not related to volcanic eruptions and was subsiding, precautionary measures were recommended by experts.
The proposed measures included the closure of schools on Feb. 3 and avoiding the small port of Ammoudi and the Fira harbor. Despite earthquakes measuring between 2.8 and 4.5 occurring on Sunday without causing damage, the Athens Geodynamic Institute highlighted the seismic nature of Greece due to its multiple fault lines.
Santorini, known for its stunning beauty, is a popular tourist destination in Greece. The island was formed by one of the largest eruptions in history around 1600 BC, with the last eruption occurring in 1950.
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