Nea Kameni

Nea Kameni is a small uninhabited Greek island of volcanic origin located in the Aegean Sea within the flooded Santorini caldera. Nea Kameni was formed over the past 2000 years by repeated eruptions of dacite lava and ash. Some major eruptions over the past 300 years took place during the 18th century, 19th century and the 20th century. The nearly round island of Nea Kameni is approximately two kilometers in diameter and is a protected scientific site. The island has many active sulfur vents, as well as a carpet of red grassy succulent plants on the thin soil in the summertime. The nearly barren island is visited daily by dozens of tourist boats throughout the summer. The top of the 130-meter-high volcanic crater is a popular touristic attraction.