What are the three volcanic hazards that must have been associated with the eruption that devastated Santorini?

1 Answer
Feb 26, 2018

tsunami , earthquakes and volcanic dust.

Explanation:

The island that had been Santorini exploded leaving just a broken ring of rocks outlining the circle of the volcanic cone.

The ash plume that was created by the explosion of an entire island would have blanketed the surrounding area. The dust would have destroyed crops changed the climate for a time, and caused havoc with travel, health, and commerce.

The earthquakes created by the massive explosion are thought to have destroyed the palace culture of Crete. The earthquakes would have caused damage throughout the area.

The earthquakes would also create huge earthquake water waves, known as Tsunami. These powerful fast moving waves would have spread out in all directions from the ruined island causing damage wherever the waves made landfall.

Ash, earthquakes, tsunami would all have created damage as part of the hazards of the volcanic eruption.