Wild Chronicles: Santorini Volcano

Aerial view of a steeply descending hillside that ends in water. A cruise ship in in the water at the foot of the hillside. Caption: But the Santorini volcano puts Vesuvius to shame.

Over 3500 years ago, a Minoan Community flourished on Santorini Island. Archeologists have discovered artifacts and frescos this Bronze Age civilizations left behind. Evidence from the archeological dig suggests the culprit of their demise was the Santorini Volcano. Further evidence supports that Santorini’s eruption was more massive and destructive than Vesuvius. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.

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geology

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  • Wild Chronicles: Santorini Volcano

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    National Geographic Society
    Length:
    5 minutes