Aspronisi
Nickname: "White Island" | |
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Photo of Aspronisi. The contrast between lighter pumice and darker volcanic rock can be seen. | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 36°23′00″N 25°20′52″E / 36.38333°N 25.34778°E |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Area | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Aspronisi (Greek: Ασπρονήσι) is an uninhabited island lying within the Santorini caldera. The island was originally formed by the massive Minoan eruption in the 2nd millennium BC, after which it was gradually built up by successive volcanic activity. The name Aspronisi, which means 'White Island' in Greek, is derived from the island being partially composed of white pumice.