READING THE ROCKS.

This article discusses the volcanic history of Santorini, Greece, and the impact of the Minoan eruption that occurred around 3,600 years ago. The author, a veteran volcanologist, recounts her experiences studying the rocks and landscape of Santorini to understand the eruption and its aftermath. The eruption was one of the largest in the last 10,000 years and had a profound impact on the islands, changing their morphology and potentially leading to the collapse of the Minoan civilization. The article highlights the importance of studying past volcanic events to better understand and predict future volcanic activity. [Extracted from the article]