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Underestimated volcanic hazard of Santorini

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Volcanism after large, caldera-forming eruptions is thought to be muted. Exploration of the partially submerged caldera of Santorini reveals that large explosive eruptions have occurred since the caldera formed.

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Fig. 1: The ship JOIDES Resolution inside Santorini caldera.

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