Why do earthquakes keep shaking Santorini?

Greece’s Aegean islands, including Santorini, Amorgos, and Anafi, are experiencing an intense and unusual earthquake swarm, with tremors reaching magnitude 5.3. Over two-thirds of Santorini’s residents have voluntarily left, and authorities have declared a state of emergency, closing schools and discouraging large gatherings. Scientists are baffled by the erratic seismic activity, which lacks a clear mainshock and appears tectonic rather than volcanic in origin. Guest: Dr. David Pyle - Volcanologist and Professor of Earth Sciences at Oxford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices