Tag #Aegean Sea

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Earliest Human-Caused Lead Pollution Discovered in 5200-Year-Old Aegean Peat Bog

Analysis of a 5200-year-old peat bog in the northern Aegean Sea reveals the earliest known evidence of human-caused lead pollution, predating Roman times by 1200 years, with lead levels rising significantly during the Roman era and impacting the Aegean ecosystem for nearly 1000 years.

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Aegean Earthquakes Prompt Tsunami Warning for Turkey

A series of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, lasting four days, has prompted warnings from geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür about the potential for a tsunami and damage to Turkish coastal areas, particularly Aydın and Muğla, due to the proximity of a fault line capable of generating tsunamis.

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Ancient Lead Pollution in the Aegean: 5,200-Year Record of Human Impact

A research team discovered the oldest recorded anthropogenic lead pollution in Philippi Wetlands (5,200 years ago) and the first large-scale ancient maritime lead pollution in the Aegean Sea (2,150 years ago), linking these findings to ancient Greek and Roman resource exploitation and societal chang...

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Expert Warns of Potential 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Girit-Rodos Arc

Professor Övgün Ahmet Ercan predicts a potential 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Girit-Rodos arc region due to the African plate's northward movement, citing recent seismic activity in Muğla (4.0 magnitude earthquakes in Menteşe and Marmaris, and 3.5 near Bodrum) as evidence of accumulating stress a...

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Aegean Sea Quake Swarm Prompts Volcanic Monitoring in Turkey

The Aegean Sea experienced nearly 1000 earthquakes since January 28, with the largest reaching magnitude 5.2, prompting monitoring by AFAD for potential volcanic activity near Santorini Island and its impact on Turkey.

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Aegean Sea Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini: Minor Quakes, Volcanic Activity, Coastal Precautions Advised

Over 400 earthquakes have struck the Aegean Sea since January 28th, 2024, centered near Santorini, prompting concerns; however, Gazi University's Prof. Dr. Samet Arslan assures that these are minor quakes related to volcanic activity, not a precursor to a major eruption, though coastal residents are...

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Greece Bolsters Aegean Sea Patrols with Four Refurbished US Coast Guard Patrol Boats

Greece's Navy added four refurbished Island-class patrol boats, costing \$42 million, to its fleet for Aegean Sea patrols, replacing older vessels; three more Marine Protector-class boats are planned, enhancing its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Greece Announces Missile Shield to Counter Turkish Aegean Assertions

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced a new missile shield to counter what he perceives as renewed Turkish aggression, during a ceremony celebrating the Greek Navy's patron saint and the victories of the Balkan Wars (1912-13).

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