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Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Crete, Greece, on Saturday, Apr 25, 2026, at 01:21 am (GMT +3) - Volcano Discovery

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Saharan Dust Cloud Blankets Crete, Reduces Visibility Across Island

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Saharan Dust Blankets Crete as Spring Weather System Passes

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Crete Reclassified to Higher Seismic Risk Under New Greek Map

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Séisme modéré mag. 4.4 - 89 km au sud-est de Héraklion, Heraklion, Crète, Grèce, samedi, 25 avril 2026, à 04:47 (Heure Athens) - Volcano Discovery

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