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Palea Kameni

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Palea Kameni
Palea Kameni. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Palea Kameni, also known as Palia Kameni, is a volcanic island within the Santorini Caldera. The island was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions that formed large deposits of pumice and dacite lavas. The island's name translates to "Old Burnt Island".

Palea Kameni is a private island, it was inhabited until it was bought in 1899 and sold in 1975.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.