8Santorini Was Shaped by a Cataclysmic Volcanic Eruption
Santorini’s dramatic landscape is the result of one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in history. Around 1600 BCE, the Minoan eruption caused the center of the island to collapse, forming the iconic caldera seen today.
This event led to the decline of the Minoan civilization and may have inspired the legend of Atlantis. The still-active volcano in the caldera continues to shape the island’s geology, and visitors can take boat tours to explore its rugged terrain.
