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New award for Varsom.no
The flood and landslide forecasting service (NVE) and weather forecasting service (MET) were rewarded by the Norwegian Hydrological Council for their communication about weather, floods, and landslides during the extreme weather event Hans.
CNR Irpi visiting NVE
The week before Easter NVE hosted visitors from Italy. The visit consisted of a three-day workshop with representatives from CNR Irpi , Perugia, Italy.
Daily online guidemeetings in march and april.
Are you a IFMGA guide visiting Lyngen? Do you want updated reports and tips about todays conditions – for a better and safer ski summit tour? Join the daily online guide-meetings with local experts!
The Norwegian landslide early warning service turns 10 years old
On the 21st of October 2013, Norway launched its national landslide early warning service, which has played a pivotal role in increasing awareness and knowledge about landslides, debris flows, debris avalanches, and slushflows. The service provides early warnings, allowing people and emergency operators to take necessary actions, preventive measures, and be better prepared for possible incidents.
Report on avalanche accident in Lyngen 30th of March 2022
30th of March 2022 a group of five ski tourists was taken by an avalanche in Lyngen. One man died and three got severely injured.
International workshop on multi-hazards in remote areas
NVE is hosting a 2-day workshop on multi-hazards and emergent risks in Northern Europe’s remote and vulnerable regions to be held in Oslo this week.
New report on avalanche warning in Svalbard
A new report describes the establishment of avalanche warning services in Svalbard from 2015 to 2018.
Map of avalanche terrain now available on the Varsom app
The Varsom app, now with a map of avalanche terrain for tour planning.
Warnings on natural hazards right on your mobile
You can now be notified by email or SMS about both dangerous weather, floods and landslides where you live or travel. The Norwegian warning portal for natural hazards Varsom.no has been expanded and improved.