Palea Kameni

Place
The older of the two historic volcanic islands in the Santorini caldera.

Palea Kameni island seen from Nea Kameni

Palea Kameni island seen from Nea Kameni
A steep cliff face marks the E end of Palea Kameni. Partial collapse of this part of the island, possibly in 1492, left a remarkable cross section of a lava dome exposed.

A steep cliff face marks the E end of Palea Kameni. Partial collapse of this part of the island, possibly in 1492, left a remarkable cross section of a lava dome exposed.
Warm, iron-rich springs occur in shallow bays at the coast of Palea Kameni.

Warm, iron-rich springs occur in shallow bays at the coast of Palea Kameni.
Literally, the "Old Burning Island", Palea Kameni island, emerged from the sea within the Santorini caldera in 198 BC. Further known eruptions at Palea Kameni include a violent, possibly sub-plinian eruption in 726.

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