The New York Times – Travel:
Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have shaken Santorini, Greece. More than 13,000 of its 15,500 inhabitants have left.
Category: Earthquakes
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Town in Iceland Evacuated Amid Fears of Volcanic Eruption
The New York Times – Travel:
Officials said that “the likelihood of a volcanic eruption” in the near future was “considerable” in Grindavik, home to about 4,000 people.
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Blue Lagoon in Iceland Temporarily Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The New York Times – Travel:
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
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After the Earthquake in Morocco, Tourists Grapple With the Ethics of Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Last week’s disaster raises questions that also emerged in Maui, Greece and other hard-hit places. Is the presence of tourists a hindrance? Or can visitors, and the revenue they bring in, help?
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Taylor Swift-Quake: Fans Cause Seismic Activity at Seattle Concert
The New York Times – Music:
Seismometers can pick up many types of ground vibrations but this drew comparisons to the “Beast Quake” of 2011, when Seattle football fans roared in celebration of a last-minute Seahawks touchdown.