Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini due to persistent seismic tremors and over 100 earthquakes since late January. The Greek Civil Protection Ministry's decision, effective until March 3, enables rapid mobilization of resources for emergency response. With more than 11,000 people evacuated, many tourists have also fled. The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported 6,000 tremors in the area, with experts deeming the seismic activity unprecedented and uncertain in duration. Government officials are bracing for continued activity in the coming weeks, ensuring preparedness for any potential disaster.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis on Thursday said Greece's "entire state mechanism has been mobilized" to prepare for "any eventuality."
Experts say the current seismic activity is unprecedented and they cannot say with certainty when the situation will normalize.
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