Groundbreaking Research Identifies Cause of 1956 Amorgós Earthquake and Tsunami
In July 1956, the Amorgós region experienced Greece’s largest earthquake of the 20th century, resulting in significant casualties and the largest tsunami in the Mediterranean in two centuries. After decades of speculation regarding the earthquake’s source, an international research team has successfully pinpointed the responsible fault using advanced technology. Their research reveals a substantial seafloor movement and identifies the Amorgós fault as the cause of both the earthquake and the resultant tsunami, with findings published in ‘Communications Earth & Environment’.