Santorini (Greek: Σαντορίνη, romanized: Santoríni, pronounced [sa(n)doˈrini]), officially Thira (Greek: Θήρα, romanized: Thíra, pronounced) or Thera, [a] is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland.

Feb 3, 2025 · Tourists walk on the narrow streets of Fira town on the popular Aegean Sea holiday island of Santorini, southern Greece, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, as emergency crews were deployed on the island after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a …

Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged caldera, located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete in Greece. Visible above water is the circular Santorini island group, consisting of Santorini (classic Greek Thera), the main island, Therasia and Aspronisi at the periphery, and the Kameni islands at the center.

6 days ago · SANTORINI, Greece (AP) — The hundreds of earthquakes that have rattled Greek islands on the Aegean Sea are a “seismic swarm” and could continue for weeks before eventually diminishing, the Santorini mayor told The Associated Press on Tuesday — pausing to chuckle as new tremors shook items on his desk. “This phenomenon may play out with small quakes or a single, slightly stronger one ...

3 days ago · The Aegean Sea is no stranger to earthquakes and eruptions. To the south and west of Greece is the deepwater Hellenic Trench. ... Santorini – a giant magmatic cauldron with two small volcanic ...

6 days ago · Over the past three days, some 550 tremors with a magnitude of 3.0 have been recorded in the Aegean Sea, between Santorini and the nearby islands of Amorgos and Ios.

Santorini Island is a small Greek island on the south side of the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades group of islands, that is located approximately 200 km south of Athens.

Dec 10, 2024 · Santorini, a crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea, is renowned for its stunning sunsets, white-washed buildings, and blue-domed churches. This volcanic island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern luxury.

Apr 23, 2021 · Santorini (officially, Thira) is a volcanic crater island that is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea in southeastern Greece. Santorini is the southernmost island in the Cyclades island group.

Santorini, an island in the southern Aegean Sea, is one of the most enchanting and iconic destinations in Greece. Known for its stunning sunsets, unique architecture, and rich history, Santorini offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern luxury.