New research is now providing a clearer explanation for what unfolded beneath the surface.
A Seismic Crisis With a Volcanic Cause
At the beginning of 2025, more than 28,000 earthquakes rattled Santorini and nearby parts of the Aegean Sea. Some tremors exceeded magnitude 5.0, raising concerns about whether a major tectonic event or volcanic unrest was unfolding.
A new study shows the shaking was not caused by shifting fault lines alone. Instead, researchers determined that rising magma deep beneath the crust set off the intense swarm.
According to new research in Science, the huge 2025…
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