Efthymios Lekkas
Environment
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rattles Central Greece
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Atalanti in central Greece shortly after 15:30 local time. There have been no reports of damage from the tremor, which was also felt in Athens.
The earthquake had a focal depth...
Environment
Οver 70 Aftershocks Recorded in Evia, Greece After 4.9 Earthquake
Over seventy aftershocks rattled Evia, Greece in the twenty-four hours following the 4.9 earthquake on Wednesday near the town of Psachna.
The tremor was also felt in Athens around 65 kilometers (40 miles) to the south of the island.
The epicenter...
Environment
Evia Fires: The Largest Environmental Catastrophe of Greece
The environmental devastation from the fires in northern Evia is huge, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
Environment
Water in Zakynthos' Famous 'Shipwreck Beach' Changes Color after Landslide (video)
A landslide caused by the recent earthquake which rocked the island of Zakynthos has resulted in the pristine turquoise waters of the island's famous Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach turning white. This has occurred as a result of rocks which have...
Environment
Porto Katsiki Beach in Lefkada Could Open for the Summer
A group of specialists arrived in Porto Katsiki beach in Lefkada, Greece, in order to assess the situation and determine if the popular beach can be opened to the public.
The team led by Geology professor Efthymios Lekkas examined whether there was...