Santorini in state of emergency after strongest quake in days of tremors

Santorini in state of emergency after strongest quake in days of tremors

CNN  —  A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini after the strongest earthquake was recorded in days of near-constant tremors, which have almost emptied the famous Greek tourist haven of visitors and residents. A quake with a magnitude of 5.2 coursed through Santorini on Wednesday evening, the first to exceed 5.0 since the … Read more

Tremors continue in Iceland with apparent volcanic eruption imminent

Tremors continue in Iceland with apparent volcanic eruption imminent

The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has been bracing for a volcanic eruption for days. Cracks appeared in the earth over the weekend, and steam is pouring out from deep below ground. The Icelandic Met Office warns of a “significant risk” of an eruption in the days ahead, and it pinpoints the town of Grindavik, … Read more

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