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Record-early ice breakup in the Torne River near Övertorneå

Övertorneå, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Ice breakup on the Torne River near Övertorneå occurred unusually early, with the Lions Club competition raft crossing the border bridge on 23 April—earlier than ever recorded for the event (running since 1959). Ice breakup is typically observed in early May.


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