Glasgow holidaymakers warned amid tsunami fears at popular destination
Glasgow holidaymakers have been warned after an earthquake has sparked tsunami fears on a Greek island.
Tourists in Crete have been urged to avoid the coasts after a huge 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the island.
The natural disaster comes after the Glasgow Times reported last week that a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the holiday hotspot.
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The tremor, which was felt across the Aegean Sea and as far as Turkey and Israel, led to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) issuing a tsunami warning.
People in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and Portugal were advised to monitor local alerts and stay away from coastal areas.
The US Geological Survey reported that the quake struck at a depth of 42 miles.
It comes just over a week after a similar 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Kasos, east of Crete—an area frequently visited by Glaswegian holidaymakers.
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Local news footage showed minor damage, including supermarket shelves emptied by the shaking and rockslides on rural roads.
While no casualties or significant damage have been reported, the Greek fire brigade has placed its units across Crete on high alert.
The region has experienced increased seismic activity in recent months. Since January, thousands of smaller earthquakes have been recorded around the Cycladic islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Ios, and Anafi, leading to temporary school closures in some areas.
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Fortunately, those tremors have not caused major damage.
Experts note that while Greece is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe, quakes of this scale are rare.
The Aegean Sea lies at the convergence of the African and Anatolian tectonic plates, making it a natural hotspot for seismic activity, but a quake of this magnitude has not been recorded in the region since 1964.
As the situation develops, tourists are advised to remain vigilant, follow updates from local authorities, and avoid coastal areas until further notice.
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