Archaeologists and scientists connected the violent eruption of the Santorini volcano with the end of the flourishing Minoan civilization, which was one of the most advanced civilizations of the time.

Santorini is also the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history. Known as the Minoan eruption, it occurred around 1,600 B.C. and destroyed much of the formerly round island.

The city of Akrotiri on the island of Thera (modern-day Santorini) is one of the best preserved of these Minoan settlements. A volcanic eruption around the 16th century B.C. buried Akrotiri under ...

In recent times, the main problem facing Greece’s picturesque island of Santorini has been the crowds of tourists jostling for space among the whitewashed walls of Oia town as they hunt for the ...

2025 / VIP Santorini addresses recent speculation regarding seismic activity on the island, emphasizing that there is no scientific evidence supporting claims of an imminent volcanic eruption or ...

The city was later destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption, the same one that created Santorini’s contemporary geography. In fact, it’s sometimes referred to as Santorini’s Pompeii.

The Greek Isle of Santorini is a caldera that exploded ... for the ancient mystical city of Atlantis. This eruption brought down the mighty Minoan civilization by covering the isle of Crete ...

Santorini is also the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history. Known as the Minoan eruption, it occurred around 1,600 B.C. and destroyed much of the formerly round island.

Santorini is also the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history. Known as the Minoan eruption, it occurred around 1,600 B.C. and destroyed much of the formerly round island. The ...