According to seismologist professor Efthymis Lekkas, he leaves open the possibility of a megatsunami due to continued volcanic activity in Tonga. In particular, Professor of Disaster Management ( Διαχείρισης Φυσικών Καταστροφών) Efthimis Lekkas, based on field research conducted by him on the Krakatoa volcano, belonging to the same geotectonic fault, in December 2018 emphasized the […]
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The earthquake on Antikythera was felt by the inhabitants of Attica
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck near Antikythera Island, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter is reportedly located 23 km northwest of the island. The depth of the source is estimated at 57.6 km. The tremors, which occurred at 7:16 am on December 18, were […]
Earthquakes: 4 seismically active regions in Greece
Gerasimos Houliaras, Director of Research at the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, spoke on ERT about the intense seismic activity that has recently been observed in Greece. “The earthquakes on Nisyros are tectonic in nature. The sequence dates back to last year on a tectonic fault. The largest earthquake in the series is June, with a […]