In 1700 B.C. the palace of Knossos on this Minoan island was destroyed by an earthquake
... centre on 
Crete, was destroyed by a combination of earthquake and the invading 
Mycenaeans c. [DOC] [TLE] Crete - Ancient History Encyclopedia [PAR] There are signs of tectonic activity on the island of Crete, especially along the 
coasts.