With reference to the 'Santorini Volcano', consider the following statements:
1. It is located along the tectonically active South Aegean Volcanic Arc.
2. It is historically known for the massive Minoan (Thera) volcanic eruption.
3. It is situated on the boundary between the Eurasian and Arabian tectonic plates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Recent studies observed an earthquake swarm of over 1,200 tremors around Santorini, indicating that the island and the nearby submerged Kolumbo volcano are linked through a common underground magma reservoir.
Statement 1 is correct: The Santorini Volcano is part of the South Aegean Volcanic Arc, a tectonically active region in the Aegean Sea. This arc includes other volcanoes such as Methana, Milos, Kolumbo, and Nisyros, and is formed due to the subduction of the African Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.
Statement 2 is correct: The Minoan eruption, or Thera eruption, around 1600 BCE was one of the largest volcanic events in history, devastating the island of Thera (modern-day Santorini) and impacting the Minoan civilization in Crete. It formed the Santorini caldera and is associated with historical and mythological accounts, including theories about Atlantis.
Statement 3 is not correct:The Santorini Volcano lies on the boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the African Plate, not the Arabian Plate. The Arabian Plate is located further east, influencing tectonics in regions like the Middle East, Iran, and the Zagros Mountains.
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