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15 March 2026 / Vísir / Tómas Arnar Þorláksson
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Two avalanches near homes in Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður, Northern Region, Iceland

Two avalanches fell near Siglufjörður overnight, but avalanche deflection/retention dams protected the town, according to a local avalanche specialist. Minor damage such as broken shrubs/trees and damaged fences was reported, and authorities raised avalanche hazard levels on nearby roads with some evacuations elsewhere in the Westfjords and North Iceland.


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