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Greek Islands Evacuate As Earthquake Swarm Continues

Tourists walk on the narrow streets of Fira town as emergency crews were deployed after an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts on the popular Aegean Sea holiday island of Santorini, southern Greece

Recent seismic activity in the Greek islands, particularly on the popular tourist destination of Santorini, has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents and visitors. The series of earthquakes, described as a 'seismic swarm' by Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos, has been ongoing for over a week.

According to reports, more than 200 undersea earthquakes, some reaching up to magnitude 5, have been recorded in the volcanic region since last Friday. While the tremors have caused concern, there have been no reports of injuries so far.

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