Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice. Will Durant
view across the caldera, Santorini, Greece photo source : wikipedia
While learning about geological processes, I have been studying about the great volcanic eruption of Mt.Thera on Santorini, Greece. In fact, the whole island is a remnant of a massive volcano on the edge of two tectonic plates. The Thera eruption occurred 3600 years ago during the height of the Minoan Civilization. It is thought that a major tsunami obliterated the Minoan settlements on the northern edge of Crete, and that it never recovered from the devastation.
William James Durant (November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American writer, historian, and philosopher. He is best known for The Story of Civilization, 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife Ariel Durant and published between 1935 and 1975. wikipedia
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