The decline of the Minoan civilization began around 1550 BCE, with theories suggesting causes such as Mycenaean invasions and the large volcanic eruption of Santorini.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although it's still an active volcano, the last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although still an active volcano, its last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although it’s still an active volcano, the last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut ...

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although still an active volcano, its last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although still an active volcano, its last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although it’s still an active volcano, the last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although it's still an active volcano, the last notable eruption occurred in 1950.

The eruption is believed to have contributed to the decline of the ancient Minoan civilization. Although it's still an active volcano, the last notable eruption occurred in 1950.