Landslide Alert in Santorini: Risk Map Being Drawn with Drones

It has been reported that high landslide risk in Santorini, one of the Greek islands in the midst of seismic crisis, can be triggered not only by earthquakes but also by heavy rainfall. The scientific community is closely monitoring the landslide issue in Santorini. Data is being collected using modern equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors. This will help identify high-risk areas in the region to take preventive measures as soon as possible. Here is the landslide map in earthquake-shaken Santorini… The Greece Seismic Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Committee held a meeting analyzing recent seismic activities. Following the meeting, authorities announced that schools in Yamurgi, Niyoz, Anafiya, and Santorini islands will be closed until February 28. The scientific community is closely monitoring the landslide issue in Santorini, especially taking into account the increased seismic activity recorded in the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos in recent times. Areas where frequent landslides occur are being mapped, considering that these incidents may worsen using state-of-the-art short-range remote sensing equipment. This new study is one of the operations initiated through the Interdisciplinary Risk and Crisis Management Committee established in response to the increasing seismic activity in the region. Data is being collected using innovative equipment, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors. The studies will focus on high-risk areas with significant human presence. These areas include Athinios Bay, Old Port, Ammoudi, Armeni, and Korfos in Thirasia. The collected data will be processed to identify points at risk of collapse due to even the slightest vibration caused by earthquakes or extreme weather conditions (such as heavy rainfall accelerating erosion on these slopes). Due to earthquakes, authorities recommend avoiding gathering in enclosed spaces, approaching abandoned or old structures, and staying away from coastal areas.