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Geomythology

Minoan Meltdown: Could an eruption spark the myth of Atlantis?

Minoan Meltdown: Could an eruption spark the myth of Atlantis?

We live in a world full of mysteries and wonders… or at least that is the view of most ancient philosophers, such as perhaps Plato in ancient Greece. Atlantis, the legendary island that lay in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is said to have been completely destroyed overnight. To this day, numerous artists and scientists have sought to unravel the mystery of its demise, sometimes suggesting a vo ...[Read More]