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Santorini Caldera Eruption

When
1707
Where
Santorini caldera
Episodes
1

In 1707, an undersea volcano in the Santorini caldera breached the sea surface, forming Nea Kameni. This event established the current center of volcanic activity in the lagoon, where eruptions have continued periodically.

Episodes

  1. 1707 · Santorini calderaFormation of Nea Kameni

    An undersea volcano breached the surface in 1707, creating Nea Kameni in the caldera lagoon.

Background and detail

The 1707 Eruption. During 1707, an undersea volcano breached the sea surface within the caldera. This activity formed Nea Kameni in the center of the lagoon, which subsequently became the primary site for ongoing volcanic eruptions in the region.

Sources

  1. Santorini Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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