Title
Island of Thera (Santorin)
Caption
Island of Thera (Santorin) in eruption of 1866. Horseshoe shape created during cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC. May have created tidal wave destroying Knossus. Perhaps gave rise to Atlantis legend. Colour-printed engraving 1874
Date
1874
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001967
License type
Rights managed
Available size
22,3Mb (3,4Mb) / 11,8in x 7,3in / 3543 x 2201 (300dpi)