Tuesday 18 August 2009

Santorini Vulcano

Volcanism in the area of Santorini (Greece), the most active part of the South Aegean Volcanic Arc, started about 2 million years ago. The still active caldera is enclosed by the ring-shaped main island Thera (some smoke can be seen on the last pic).

12 comments:

crocrodyl said...

Great views! I like the color of the water!

Cezar and Léia said...

Greece is really special, isn't it? I love it! What about the water of the Aegean Sea, then?! It's so beautiful!
God bless you!
Cezar

joo said...

I was in Greece once and didn't like it at all - your photos make me want to try visiting the place again:)

Lowell said...

That first photo is just stunning...the colors reach out and touch you...amazing shot, JM!

Bhushavali said...

Live valcanos.. Cool... :)
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Sujata said...

Beautiful!

Joseph Pulikotil said...

Hi JM:)

Gorgeous photos with breathtaking scenery. It is amazing to read that this volcano started 2 million years age and still active. Marvelous piece of information.

You header photo is just fantastic.

Have a good day JM:)
Joseph

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

The water looks as clear as crystal Jose. I can almost feel that warm mediteranean sun on me. :)

Celeste Maia said...

Optimas fotografias. Na Antartida estive a beira de um vulcao, tudo preto a volta, no meio daquelas paisagens brancas ate perder the vista.
Vejo que mudou o seu heading (como se diz em portugues?), sei exactamente onde se encontrava para tirar aquela foto do Perito Moreno. Eu tambem fui espreitar o seu posting da "sua" Patagonia, para comparar percursos. E uma regiao que ainda me faz sonhar de tao estranha e fantastica que e.

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Sahildeki Ev said...

I have never seen a volcano close by.. These are amazing pics..

Anonymous said...

simply beautifully captured shots...lovely compositions!