Santorini: Looking for Atlantis

Santorini: Looking for Atlantis

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Science, Social Studies, Geography, History

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the discovery of seashells on high ground in the Mediterranean, suggesting a link to the myth of Atlantis. It delves into the history of the Minoan civilization on Crete, which was devastated by a mega tsunami caused by the eruption of the Santorini volcano in 1630 BC. The eruption led to a massive wave that may have contributed to the civilization's decline. The video also connects this event to Plato's writings on Atlantis, proposing that the myth may have originated from the Minoan's fate.

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What are the implications of the seashells found on high ground in the Mediterranean?

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In what ways does the philosopher Plato's writings relate to the myth of Atlantis?

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