Two Earthquakes Jolt Greece, Affect Thiva and Crete

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1. σεισμός (m.)
   Κίνηση του εδάφους που προκαλείται από τη μετακίνηση τεκτονικών πλακών. ↩︎
2. αισθητός
   Αυτό που μπορεί να γίνει αντιληπτό από τις αισθήσεις. ↩︎
3. ειδικός (m.)
   Άτομο με εξειδικευμένες γνώσεις σε έναν τομέα. ↩︎
4. σχέση (f.)
   Σύνδεση ή συσχέτιση μεταξύ δύο ή περισσότερων πραγμάτων. ↩︎
5. θεωρώ
   Έχω τη γνώμη ή τη γνώση ότι κάτι είναι αληθές. ↩︎
6. φυσιολογικός
   Αυτός που είναι κανονικός ή σύμφωνος με τη φύση. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Where was the earthquake that was felt in Athens?

Question: What do the experts say about the relationship between the two earthquakes?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
σεισμός (m.)	earthquake
αισθητός	felt
ειδικός (m.)	experts
σχέση (f.)	relationship
θεωρώ	consider
φυσιολογικός	normal

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On Monday morning, a series of seismic events affected various parts of Greece, causing a stir among residents. At approximately 9:10 AM, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the region of Thiva, north of Athens. This tremor was also felt in parts of the Greek capital, raising concerns and discussions among locals.

The epicentre of this earthquake was located four kilometres south-southeast of Thiva, at a relatively shallow depth of five kilometres, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre suggested a slightly higher magnitude of 4.8.

Earlier the same morning, at 8:54 AM, another earthquake of 4.4 magnitude occurred in the sea southeast of Crete, near Zakros. This marine quake, as described by geology professor Efthymios Lekkas, head of the Organisation of Earthquake Planning and Protection (OASP), was attributed to the structural dynamics of the Hellenic Arc, a region known for its high seismicity. This particular tremor reportedly went largely unnoticed by people onshore.

Professor Lekkas clarified that these two earthquakes were not linked, as they occurred in distinctly different geological settings, with the Thiva quake being terrestrial, while the Crete quake was marine. He emphasized that the fault zone near Thiva does not possess the capability to generate significant seismic events and described the recent activity as part of an ongoing seismic sequence that had previously resulted in hundreds of minor tremors.

In response to the Thiva earthquake, precautionary measures were taken in local schools. Authorities collaborated with school principals to keep students in open spaces for about an hour after the quake, utilising this time to conduct regular earthquake drills. This practice aims to prepare students for potential emergencies and ensure their safety.

While the recent events prompted some alarm, experts remain confident in the safety of the affected areas, noting that the likelihood of any severe developments appears minimal.

 

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