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Formation of Nea Kameni
- When
- 1707
- Where
- Santorini caldera
- Part of
- Santorini Caldera Eruption
An undersea volcano breached the surface in 1707, creating Nea Kameni in the caldera lagoon.
The eruption involved an undersea volcano breaching the sea surface. This process formed the current center of activity, Nea Kameni, located in the center of the lagoon. Subsequent eruptions have been centered on this new feature.
Sources
- Santorini Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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