Earth Sciences

Giant offshore pumice deposit records a shallow submarine explosive eruption of ancestral Santorini

T. Druitt, S. Kutterolf, et al.

Discover the striking findings from the groundbreaking IODP Expedition 398 as researchers, including Tim Druitt and Steffen Kutterolf, unveil the immense consequences of a 520,000-year-old explosive volcanic eruption from Santorini Volcano, revealing its impact on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. This research highlights the potential tsunami threats and the scale of volcanic hazards.