Was Greece formed by volcanoes?
Was Greece formed by volcanoes? Greece is a country that has been formed by several natural phenomena, the rash of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that have created a number of dramatic landscapes worth exploring. Let's discover one by one the volcanic islands of Greece and take in their extraordinary beauty.
What would happen if Santorini volcano erupted?
Of course, the islands of Santorini would be devastated. The shape of the archipelago would probably be altered dramatically. And honestly, most of the resorts on the main island are in danger of collapsing into the sea because they were built on pumice deposits overlooking the caldera.
Can you swim in the volcano in Santorini?
Jumping off our boat into the hot springs was a fun thing to do on our Santorini sunset cruise. Most cruises take you to the hot springs and stop for a while so you can swim. The hot springs are just off the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni, which were formed by a series of volcanic eruptions.