Tag Archives: landslide

2201 – Yearning for ancient paths, the monopatia of Mt. Athos

Posted on April 13, 2021 by athosweblog

The activity on Mount Athos that I miss the most is walking the old monopatia, the narrow foot- and mule paths that are all over the peninsula. Many of them are unfortunately destroyed and replaced by gravel roads. Many thoughts … Continue reading →

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2177 – Landslides and Tsunamis in 1905

Posted on November 1, 2020 by athosweblog

In earlier post we paid attention to the large earthquake of 1905 with an estimated magnitude ranging from 6.8 to 8.3. Eleven persons were reportedly killed.  In 2019/20 an scientific article was published with the title The Large Earthquake (~ M7) … Continue reading →

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2128 – breaking news: a landslide destroyed the road between Karyes and Dafni

Posted on April 6, 2020 by athosweblog

Update 15/4: On 13th April, Mount Athos peninsula was declared a state of emergency by a decision by the Governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas – information from Romfea.gr. What this will mean for visitors to Athos in the coming … Continue reading →

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275 – Flood in 2001 (Simonospetras)

Posted on December 7, 2007 by athosweblog

10th oktober 2001Photographer : Theodosios of Simonopetra, monkhv

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