The sun-drenched cliffs of Santorini – Greece’s postcard-perfect island – are trembling, and not just from the usual summer bustle. A series of earthquakes has rattled the Aegean hotspot, prompting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to rush to the scene amid warnings that ‘the big one’ might still be looming. 🚨
Scientists say the ground beneath Santorini’s iconic blue-domed villages hasn’t settled yet, with data suggesting stronger tremors could strike. Emergency crews are on standby, hotels are emptying faster than ouzo shots at a taverna, and the PM has declared a state of emergency. 🏨➡️🚪
📍 Why It Matters: Tourism fuels 90% of Santorini’s economy. With cancellations spiking and businesses sweating, the island faces a ‘double tremor’ – seismic and economic. 💸 Yet Mitsotakis insists: ‘Safety first. We’re mobilizing every resource.’
🌋 Local Impact: Nearby islands report cracked walls and nervous evacuations, though no injuries yet. Many tourists are cutting their Insta-worthy vacations short – think sunset pics replaced by escape routes. 📸➡️🚢
As scientists monitor the shaky ground 24/7, one question lingers: Will Santorini’s legendary calm return before peak tourist season goes bust? ⏳
