Greece extends school closures on Aegean islands due to seismic activity

​​​​​​​By Derya Gulnaz Ozcan and Seda Sevencan

ATHENS/ISTANBUL (AA) - Greek authorities extended school closures Saturday to four islands by one week after recent seismic activity in the region, according to public broadcaster ERT.

A committee of officials and experts decided to prolong closures on the islands of Santorini, Ios, Anafi and Amorgos as a precautionary measure.

Schools on the islands had initially closed Feb. 3 due to seismic activity.

Authorities have canceled all public events and advised residents to avoid gathering in enclosed spaces as a precaution against a potential major earthquake.

Search and rescue teams, drones and generators have been dispatched to affected areas to bolster emergency preparedness.