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Greece’s Santorini volcano erupts more often when sea level drops

Lower sea levels over the last 360,000 years are linked with more eruptions

satellite image of Santorini

Sea level seems to influence eruptions from the partially-submerged volcano of Santorini in Greece (pictured). Lower sea levels are historically linked to more eruptions.

NASA Earth Observatory

By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

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When sea level drops far below the present-day level, the island volcano Santorini in Greece gets ready to rumble.