Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after a series of earthquakes shook the popular tourist island this week and prompted more than 10,000 residents and workers to evacuate.

Athens, Greece - Recent Thousands of people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air, after hundreds of earthquakes shook the volcanic island since Jan 28. Home to around 20,000 permanent residents,

Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Scientists say the quakes aren't related to a slight increase in volcanic activity that has also been registered recently.