A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek island, leaving a vast crater and a horse-shoe shaped rim. Now scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the next big one could be.

Santorini, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, could soon be swamped by volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. The island has been rattled by 6,400 minor and moderate earthquakes ...

A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek island, leaving a vast crater and a horse-shoe shaped rim. Now scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the next big one could be.

Volcanic eruption and tsunami fears after Greek holiday hotspot hit by earthquakes Josh Milton. Published February 8, 2025 1:17pm Updated February 8, 2025 2:22pm Share ...

The Greek island of Santorini is being rattled by dozens of tremors, ... has seen more than 100 eruptions over the past 400,000 years. The most recent large quake in Santorini struck in 1956.

Rare, centuries-old Roman paintings were uncovered in the ruins of Pompeii.. The frescoes were found in a dining room in the ruined city buried under ash after a catastrophic volcanic eruption in ...

Among the benefits of the volcano: fertile farmland and tourism. Inspiring ancient Greek legends, Etna has had scores of known eruptions in its history. An eruption in 396 B.C., has been credited with ...