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Avalanche Wall

from the audio walk Longyearbyen Audiowalk – Start City Center

Price: 19.99 €
Longyearbyen Audiowalk – Start City Center
48 Stations
68:08 min Audio
11.35 km directions_walk favorite 9
Avalanche Wall

In December 2015, an avalanche struck Gruvefjellet, burying homes and residents, shocking the entire town of Longyearbyen. Elevated snowfall and winds, linked to global and Arctic temperature increases, have heightened awareness of avalanche risks.

To mitigate risks and minimize evacuations, avalanche fences were erected on the western slope of Sukkertoppen Mountain, starting in 2019 and expanding in subsequent years. Additionally, sensors were deployed to enhance slope stability forecasts.


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