An alarming incident of a landslide occurred in a school complex in Crete.
The incident happened on Saturday (08/11), when part of the slope collapsed at the ENEEGYL and EEEEK schools of Heraklion in the area of Agios Ioannis Hostos, where 200 students are housed.
It is noted that road construction works are being carried out at the same time.
The Teachers’ Association, as well as the Parents’ and Guardians’ Association, request the relocation of the school to another building.
“We have been calling for this for many years and are asking for the relocation of the school. The school has been placed on an earthen ground that has no support or security from anywhere. The director of ENEEGYL requests and demands the relocation of the school, because the place is dangerous”, said Maria Frescou, president of the Association of Parents and Guardians of ENEEGYL Heraklion.
It is emphasized that the students miss classes, as the building is unsuitable and they fear for their safety.
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What specific geological factors present in the Crete region, in conjunction with the ongoing road construction, might have contributed to the increased risk of a landslide in this particular location?
## World Today News Exclusive: Crete School Landslide – A Ticking Time Bomb?
**Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we delve into the deeply concerning incident of a landslide affecting a school complex in Crete, leaving students and parents fearing for their safety. To discuss this critical issue, we are joined by two esteemed guests:**
* **Maria Frescou:** President of the Association of Parents and Guardians of ENEEGYL Heraklion, representing the voices of concerned parents.
* **Dr. Dimitris Koutoulakis:** A prominent geologist and landslide expert, who can shed light on the potential causes and risks associated with such events.
**Welcome both. This situation is deeply unsettling. Let’s begin with the immediate aftermath.**
**Maria, can you describe the scene at the school following the landslide and the reactions of students and parents? What are the main concerns being voiced?**
**(Allow Maria Frescou to describe the scene and the parents’ concerns)**
**Dr. Koutoulakis, based on the information available, what might have contributed to this landslide? Are there any specific geological factors at play here, and how significant is the role of the ongoing road construction mentioned in the reports?**
**(Allow Dr. Koutoulakis to explain the potential causes of the landslide)**
**Safety is the paramount concern. Maria, you’ve mentioned that the school has been located on unstable ground for years. How long has this been an issue, and what efforts have been made to address these concerns before the landslide occurred?**
**(Allow Maria Frescou to elaborate on the history of the school’s location and previous attempts at resolution)**
**Dr. Koutoulakis, are there any measures that could have been taken to mitigate the risk of such a landslide in this particular location? Looking beyond this specific incident, what steps can communities and authorities take to prevent similar occurrences in the future?**
**(Allow Dr. Koutoulakis to outline preventative measures)**
**Maria, what are the immediate needs of the students and the school community? What kind of support would be most helpful at this time, and what are the parents’ demands moving forward?**
**(Allow Maria Frescou to outline the immediate needs and demands)**
**This situation highlights a complex intersection of safety, infrastructure, and community well-being. Dr. Koutoulakis, how can scientific expertise and community activism effectively collaborate to prevent future tragedies like this?**
**(Allow Dr. Koutoulakis to discuss the collaboration between science and community action)**
**We thank you both for sharing your invaluable insights on this critical issue. We hope this discussion will shed light on the urgency of addressing the safety concerns at the Crete school and encourage further dialog and action to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Stay tuned to World Today News for further developments on this story.**
**(Conclude the interview)**
