Article: « Seismes à Santorin: un phénomène inédit qui intrigue les scientifiques »
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Scientists are intrigued by a recent series of seismic events at Santorin, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The seismic activity is unusual because it is happening at a depth of 10 kilometers, which is shallower than usual, and is characterized by low-frequency seismic signals. The events are not related to a magmatic intrusion, which is the typical cause of seismic activity at Santorin. Instead, the seismic events are likely caused by the movement or adjustment of a fault within the volcanic edifice. The unusual seismic activity is being closely monitored by scientists, as it could provide insights into the volcano’s behavior and the risk of future eruptions.