A rare precautionary tsunami warning was issued for a highly sought -after travel destination on May 14 after a powerful gross earthquake with 6.0 magnifications rocked the region overnight.
Although there is no initial relationship of damage and important earthquake injuries, flickering soil and a temporary tsunami warning that has prompted panic among some visitors and residents.
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Travelers with a vacation to come to the region quickly went to online forums to express their concerns for their trips.
Before the earthquake, the uncertainty concerning travel to this destination was already raised due to an unusual peak of seismic activity in the region which persisted over an extended period earlier this year.
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Greece continues to deal with seismic challenges
In February, the Santorini volcanic island of Greece was placed under the state of emergency, because thousands of earthquakes – most small amplitudes – shaken the island for weeks. Precautionary measures have been taken to prepare for the worst, because the possibility of a larger earthquake or a minor eruption of one of the region’s volcanoes could not be entirely excluded.
Fortunately, the persistent earthquakes of Santorini have turned off and the state of emergency was lifted in March. Now, the popular island appearing on many Mediterranean cruise routes this spring and summer again welcome visitors.
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But as Santorini rebounds, it seems that the seismic concerns of Greece are not over. The strongest earthquake in the country to date has struck this year in the Aegean Sea in the early hours of May 14.
The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded between the small islands of Kasos and Karpathos and near the largest island in Greece, Crete. The tremor was felt as far as Egypt.
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Experts claim that the last earthquake was an isolated event that is not linked to the recent seismic activity of Santorini or to a gross earthquake Local media reports.
“There is no link with events in Santorini or Turkey,” said Efthymis Lekkas, president of the planning and protection organization of earthquakes in Greece, in a press release on the earthquake. “Santorini is in a volcanic arc – a completely different geological structure. Meanwhile, seismic activity in Türkiye is motivated by the Anatolian flaw system. The Greek arch operates under a completely distinct geotectonic diet. ”
No travel warning was issued for Greece at that time, and its islands are still considered safe to visit. If you plan to visit Greece during a next cruise or another trip, be sure to monitor the local media for the latest information and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
During a cruise, you must also consult all the safety information of the cruise ports provided by your cruise line and listen to the advertisements of the captain.
Cruise ships from the Norwegian cruise line, princesses cruises, celebrity cruises, virgin trips and other lines are currently sailing on Mediterranean cruises around the Greek islands. No change in cruise route linked to the earthquake has been reported at the moment.
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