Santorini (Nea Kameni)
CountryGreece
TypeShield volcano
Elevation130 m
Last Eruption1950
About Santorini (Nea Kameni)
The modern volcanic island in the center of the Santorini caldera. Created by eruptions since the Bronze Age collapse. Tourists visit by boat from Santorini. Hot gases and fumaroles are visible. The last eruption was in 1950.
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