Eyjafjallajokull - Iceland"But the eruption of Oraefajokull, in the south-east of the island, in 1362 is thought by some to have eclipsed that of Mount Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD. It may have been the biggest bang in Europe since the eruption in the 17th century BC of Santorini, which devastated the Minoan civilisation on nearby Crete."The Economist - April 24th, 2010Read Full Story
Akrotiri to Reopen!!What cried out as hopeless is now a rising Phoenix. After the fatal and horrific roof collapse of September 2005, the archaeological site bustles with activity. The Minoan ruins of Akrotiri in Santorini are staged to burst forth to allow visitors to gape in wonder once again.Cranes grind in a fever. A Briton and a Swiss triumph over the project. Professor of Archaeology Ch. Doumas labors over the final schematics hoping high winds do not hinder a timely completion.Please...Read Full Story
Letter opener from the cruise ship, Stella Maris of Sun Line.A bygone era, both ship and cruise line gone. This little jewel was given to me on the voyage that sparked my book.Look carefully at the ship on the handle!Read Full Story
While airline travel suffers and the inconvenience mounts in Europe, it's time to step back and analyze the underlying cause of the volcanic ash. Mother Nature is reminding us once again that we are only visitors to her planet. Iceland is a geologist's dream. Truly fascinating to those with an interest in Earth Sciences, this part of the world provides endless entertainment.The North American and Eurasian Plates are drifting apart in Iceland (unlike the Pacific and North American plates which...Read Full Story
Received an e-mail this morning from the National Indie Excellence Awards congratulating me as my submission placed as a winner for 2010.However, I don't see "Cataclysm in Blue Water" listed as a winner on their website with the complete list of winners and finalists. I have contacted INDIE asking for a clarification. Wish me luck that this error works in my favor!Read Full Story
Louis Cruises is introducing a new shore excursion that takes ... The volcanic eruption also caused the center of the island to sink, leaving the distinctive caldera with high cliffs – one of the world’s most dramatic geological sights.
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Archived data from the Envisat satellite show that the volcanic island of Santorini has recently displayed signs of unrest. Even after the end of its mission, Envisat information continues to be exploited for the long-term monitoring of volcanoes.
Santorini is a picturesque Greek island in the south Aegean Sea and the most active volcanic center in the South Aegean Volcanic Arc.
The island is the site of one of history’s...
MENLO PARK, Calif. – 100 years ago, in June 1912, the most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century took place in what is now Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. This massive volcanic event once again comes alive for scholars and enthusiasts in a new centennial volume by two U.S. Geological Survey scientists whose work has made major contributions to volcano science.
“The Novarupta-Katmai Eruption of 1912 – Largest Eruption of...
Under one scenario, geothermal power from Icelandic volcanoes could be exported to UK homes via a link that would require the world's longest power cable - stretching 1,800 kilometres (1,125 miles) on the seabed of the North Atlantic at depths ...
Volcanologist Haraldur Sigurdsson, one of the world’s most respected scientist in his field, said that land rise in Krýsuvík, about 20 kilometers from Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, could mean that volcanic magma is streaming into the earth’s crust.
Santorini Taverna Greek Restaurant – Worth the Hoboken drive! If you’re a lover of Greek Food – you’ll want to know about this awesome gem just nine miles up the road from Hoboken! Stellar Greek Food at Santorini Taverna in Fort Lee, NJ As I have often found, being spontaneous can lead to the best [...]
From the year 3000 to 1100 BCE the Greek island of Crete was home to the Minoans. This bronze-age civilisation was discovered in 1900 by Sir Arthur Evans who believed that the palace at Knossos was home to King Minos the famous mythical leader of Crete. The ancient Greeks and Minoans had very different cultures. [...]
Scientists have discovered a previously unrecognized volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions. The scientists investigated how a process called ‘fluidized spray granulation’ can occur during kimberlite eruptions to produce well-rounded particles containing fragments from the Earth’s mantle, most notably diamonds.
The GOES-13 satellite captured this animation of an ash cloud streaming from Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano and blowing over the town of Puebla, located to the east. This four second black and white movie was captured over several hours during the morning of April 18, 2012. (Credit: NASA/NOAA
Rena’s Rooms and Suites make visiting this beautiful destination a very affordable reality ... With their elegant and chic island style in blue and white against hardwood floors, they absolutely embody the very best of island style and tranquility.
A riveting modern mystery weaves in and out of an ancient mystery. From the royal workshop of King Amenemhet II of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt - to the Bronze-Age world of the Minoans and the horrific volcanic eruption of Santorini - to the professor who discovered the ash-covered village known today as Akrotiri - and to our our unrelenting...more
A riveting modern mystery weaves in and out of an ancient mystery. From the royal workshop of King Amenemhet II of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt - to the Bronze-Age world of the Minoans and the horrific volcanic eruption of Santorini - to the professor who discovered the ash-covered village known today as Akrotiri - and to our our unrelenting modern-day heroine Krista, who uncovers the truth; the reader is swept along an amazing and epic journey.
This novel is based on historical and geologic truth. The reader will enjoy a fresh approach to an enduring enigma. While focused on the human drama in the lives of several fascinating ancient characters, the reader is given a ground-zero view of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions of all time. Through the eys of the nature-loving, sophisticated, and technically-advanced Minoans who were living in the midst of geologic madness, the reader gets a glimpse of what is likely the birth of the legend of Atlantis.