What is Santorini caldera?
Q: What is Santorini caldera?
A: Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged caldera in Greece, in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete.
Q: What is visible above water in Santorini caldera?
A: The circular Santorini island group is visible above water.
Q: What is the size of the caldera in Santorini?
A: The caldera measures about 12 by 7 km (7.5 by 4.3 mi), with 300 m (980 ft) high steep cliffs on three sides.
Q: Are there any volcanic islands in Santorini caldera?
A: Yes, there are two small volcanic islands at the center of the caldera, Nea ("New") Kameni and Palea ("Old") Kameni.
Q: What is the size of the main island, Santorini?
A: The main island, Santorini has an area of 75.8 km2 (29.3 sq mi) km2.
Q: What makes Santorini a magnet for tourists and volcanologists?
A: The extraordinary beauty of Santorini's high walls, draped by whitewashed villages, combined with a sunny climate and clear air, have made it a magnet for tourists and volcanologists.
Q: Where is Santorini caldera located?
A: Santorini caldera is located in Greece, in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete.
