Thousands Flee Greece's Santorini After Wide Series of Earthquakes

On Tuesday, thousands of Santorini residents are fleeing the Greek island after a series of earthquakes hit the island in the last 48 hours.

About 9,000 people have left the island since Sunday, in addition, the authorities added emergency flights to evacuate people. 

More than 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the past two days near the island, moreover, several geological experts said that these earthquakes may last for weeks.

Therefore, authorities closed schools and warned against large indoor gatherings.

Among the recorded earthquakes was a-5 magnitude one.

Some residents sleep in their cars.

Several emergency measures were taken to protect the island's residents.

Representatives from the government, a,rmy and emergency services held a meeting at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection to discuss the situation.

The prime minister will participate in a major meeting on the situation on Wednesday.