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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Evacuations Continue as Santorini Tremors Persist
Caption: Evacuations Continue as Santorini Tremors Persist. Thousands continue to leave Greece’s Santorini island as seismic activity enters its sixth day, raising fears of a major earthquake, NBC News reports. Around 10,000 people have evacuated by ferry and plane as hundreds of small quakes shake buildings and cause dust clouds over the island’s cliffs. While Santorini’s summer population swells with tourists, the 2021 census recorded a permanent population of 15,000—many of whom remain despite the ongoing tremors. Authorities have suspended construction, closed schools on Santorini and nearby islands, and ordered pools to be emptied to reduce strain on the ground. Officials warn of a high risk of landslides, particularly near the island’s main port, Athinios, which serves 1.5 million passengers annually. Local restrictions have been placed on high-risk areas, with emergency response teams, vessels, and a helicopter on standby in case of escalation. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis assured that the state mechanism is fully activated, saying, “We are ready for any possibility.” Rough seas forced the cancellation of two ferry routes between Piraeus and Santorini, but six Aegean Airlines flights, including two emergency ones, remain on schedule. Seismologists predict the heightened seismic activity could last for days or weeks, though locals noted tremors had lessened on Wednesday. Greece, located at the meeting point of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, is one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone nations, with Santorini’s volcanic history dating back to 1600 BC. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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