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Τρίτη, 03 Νοεμβρίου 2020 23:49

Last week's strong quake raises Samos island by 18 to 25cm

Scientists reported that the eastern Aegean island of Samos has risen by 18 to 25 centimeters due to a strong 6.7 on the Richter scale earthquake last Friday, pinpointed at 16 kilometers north, northwest of the isle.

Scientists reported that the eastern Aegean island of Samos has risen by 18 to 25 centimeters due to a strong 6.7 on the Richter scale earthquake last Friday, pinpointed at 16 kilometers north, northwest of the isle.

A team of geologists and seismologists from the University of Athens recorded the elevation of the island's tectonic plate.