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Since reports have found that the large sea wave created after the great explosion of Santorini Volcano before 3000 years came to the north coast of Crete.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes. The explosion of the Santorini Volcano destroyed about half of the island and created a massive earthquake and tsunami in the eastern Mediterranean around 3000 years ago.
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Is a tsunami possible in the mediterranean sea?
Yes. In about 1450 BC the volcanic island of Santorini (Thera) exploded, creating a large tsunami.
What is the name of the volcano that destroyed the Minoans?
Current belief is that the Minoan civilization was destroyed as a result of an explosive eruption of Mt Thera (or Santorini) which resulted in a pyroclastic flow which blanketed the island of Santorini and caused a tsunami which overwhelmed Crete.
How do you create a tsunami?
You can't create a tsunami, tsunamis are from natural occurances. Caused by weather etc.
Will Atlantis ever be discovered?
It is believed that the Island of Santorini in Greece was the actual island that inspired the Atlantis myth. It last erupted about 3,600 years ago destroying the city state that was on Santorini, and creating the tsunami wave that destroyed the Minoan civilization on Crete.
How did the santorini volcano form?
Santorini volcano was formed by the conversion of the African plate and the Aegean Sea Plate. As subduction occurred, some magma burned to the surface and create volcanic islands called island arcs. Santorini is one of those volcanic islands.
How was santorini volcano formed?
Santorini volcano was formed by the conversion of the African plate and the Aegean Sea Plate. As subduction occurred, some magma burned to the surface and create volcanic islands called island arcs. Santorini is one of those volcanic islands.
What year did the volcano in Santorini erupt causing a tsunami over Crete?
The exact year of the eruption is not known. Estimates vary between 1540 and 1642 BC.
Can a 1.0 earthquake create a tsunami?
No
Is Santorini a stratovolcano?
After the aspect (I was in the Nea Kameni island) Santorini is not a stratovolcano.
What strength of wind does a tsunami create?
None. A tsunami is not wind-related. It is a massive surge of water.
Where are the locations of Santorini Car Hire?
Santorini is most of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece, and Santorini Car Hire can be found at the Santorini Airport for convenient transportation.
Is Santorini a shield volcano?
Yes, Santorini is a shield volcano.
