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Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway |
A large snow avalanche about 150 meters wide occurred Monday afternoon between Huset and the Gruvelageret restaurant in Sverdrupbyen (Longyearbyen area), Svalbard. Roads and a ski trail were closed while authorities assessed the situation; snowmobile tracks were seen going into and out of the slide area, and no one is believed to be caught.
Observations From Members 