Earth Sciences

Large seafloor rupture caused by the 1956 Amorgos tsunamigenic earthquake, Greece

F. Leclerc, S. Palagonia, et al.

A recent study reveals that the Mediterranean Sea is at a high risk for large earthquake-triggered tsunamis, with groundbreaking findings about the Amorgos earthquake of 1956. This research, conducted by Frédérique Leclerc, Sylvain Palagonia, Nathalie Feuillet, and others, challenges previous assumptions about tsunami origins, emphasizing the importance of understanding seismic hazards for future safety.