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Week 10

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The most common form of extreme weather in Norway comes from blizzards. Norway is known for its cold weather and in the winter it can get to freezing temperatures. An example of how bad it could get was the infamous Carolean Death March, where in 1719, 3000 people were killed in a Norwegian Storm.  In modern times, it is easier to weather a blizzard. There are plans people can make to handle them. For a place like Norway. It is important to always check the weather forecast. Next is to gather supplies, like food and tools like flashlights. The last major thing you need is wood for a fire.  Sources worldatlas.com tractionmagic.com

Week 8

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Norway is no stranger to Mass Movements within it's country. Because the country is mostly mountainous with little flat land, the shifting of rocks and soil should be expected.  An example of these disasters are the mass movements that strike fjords. Fjords are inlets of the ocean that are between steep cliffs. The sudden change in altitude makes it easy for gravity to mold the landscape. This makes the roads in these areas a high risk zone for mass wasting. The mass wasting effects most roads that are in the fjord regions all year.  While mass waisting is natural, humans can increase the risk. Examples of this could be undercutting slopes, removing local plant life, and construction of large buildings that cause weight problems.  Sources: fjords.com cliffsnotes.com