Crete

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Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete is located about 100 km (62 mi) south of the Peloponnese, and about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Anatolia. Crete has an area of 8,450 km² (3,260 sq mi) and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. Crete covers 260 km from west to east but is narrow from north to south, spanning three longitudes but only half a latitude.

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Migrant influx on Crete prompts Greece to send navy to counter new wave Migrant influx on Crete prompts Greece to send navy to counter new wave Greece is deploying naval forces to Crete's southern shores as migrant arrivals from Libya soar, with over 7,300 migrants.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Greece Earthquake Breaking: Powerful 6.0 magnitude quake strikes \| Tsunami alert issued A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Crete early Thursday, shaking areas across Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Cyprus. The quake, at a depth of 69 km, was centered north of Crete, near Ágios.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 22, 2025

Greece Earthquake BREAKING: 6.3 Magnitude Quake Shakes Greece, Turkey, Egypt; Tsunami Warning Issued A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, shaking regions across southern Europe and North Africa, including parts of Turkey and Egypt. The quake, recorded at a depth.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on May 14, 2025