Volcanism after large, caldera-forming eruptions is thought to be muted. Exploration of the partially submerged caldera of Santorini reveals that large explosive eruptions have occurred since the caldera formed.
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Kennedy, B. Underestimated volcanic hazard of Santorini. Nat. Geosci. 17, 278–279 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-024-01395-4
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