Milos Geology

Milos Geology: Milos is part of an area that comes under the Aegean Volcanic Arc. This arc is an alignment of volcanoes. These volcanoes were formed by the subduction of the African plate that is under the Aegean Sea. This arc encompasses the Gulf of Korinthos and the west coast of Turkey. The main districts that have volcanic activity are Methana-Poros, Milos, Nysiros and Santorini. The Milos district includes the Greek islands of Milos, Kimolos, Antimolos and Poliegos.

In terms of geological history, volcanic activity started in this area 5 million years ago. This volcanic activity explains why there is so much obsidian in Milos.