Santorini Faces Hundreds of Earthquakes, Authorities Urge Caution

A series of earthquakes have struck Santorini, Greece, prompting the government to call for calm amid rising concerns among locals and tourists. The strongest tremor recorded was a magnitude of 5.0, with numerous aftershocks over the past few days leading to school closures and additional flights for evacuations. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged residents to remain calm and follow safety instructions, while authorities have deployed emergency crews and set up shelters as many residents chose to leave the island. Experts are closely monitoring the seismic activity, which has resulted in landslides and restricted access to certain areas. Despite the tremors, officials maintain that Santorini is safe, emphasizing that the precautionary measures are in place. Airlines are adding flights to accommodate those wishing to depart as the situation unfolds.