One more reason to visit the beautiful Lofoten Islands
Tourists flock to the Lofoten archipelago for its rocky peaks, arctic fjords, and white sand beaches. Now, there is one more reason to visit the…
Articles by Arianne Petley-Ragan
The causes and risks of avalanches in Norway: What you need to know
About 7% of the Norwegian landscape is prone to avalanches. Here’s what you need to know about the causes and risks of avalanches in Norway….
The eruptive volcanic history of the Oslofjord may surprise you
Basaltic lava flows, like those found on the island of Hawaii, were once prominent in the Oslofjord.
What are the most powerful earthquakes to hit Norway?
Thingvellir National Park
The danger of quick clay landslides in Norway: What you need to know
The disaster in Gjerdrum on December 30 has put quick clay landslides in the spotlight. What is quick clay and why is it dangerous? In…
In 1934, a tsunami tore through the narrow Norwegian fjord of Tafjorden. Here’s what happened
In the early hours of April 7, 1934, a tsunami tore through the narrow Norwegian fjord of Tafjorden. What triggered it, and what does it…