Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Moderate Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Svalbard Region on October 21, 2024
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale shook the Svalbard region early Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:10...
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Polar Bear Makes Daring Leap Onto Russian Nuclear Submarine in Search of Food
In a dramatic and unexpected moment, a polar bear was seen boldly leaping onto a Russian nuclear submarine in the...
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Moderate Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes 222 km West of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on October 3, 2024
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook the area 222 km west of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on Thursday, October 3,...
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Mild 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greenland Sea on August 3, 2024
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 06:11 AM (GMT +0), a mild magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook the Greenland Sea, reports...
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Mild 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Svalbard Region on July 11, 2024
A mild but noticeable magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook the Svalbard region on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:41 PM Longyearbyen...
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Mild Magnitude 2.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Olonkinbyen, Jan Mayen on March 6, 2025
A mild magnitude 2.1 earthquake gently shook the Norwegian Sea on March 6, 2025, at 01:07 am (GMT +1), about...
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Mild Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Strikes Norwegian Sea Near Jan Mayen on March 4, 2025
A mild magnitude 2.2 earthquake gently shook the Norwegian Sea, located 129 km south of Olonkinbyen on Jan Mayen, Svalbard...
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Moderate Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Svalbard Region on September 7, 2024
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the Svalbard region on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 01:57 PM Longyearbyen time. The...
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Mild 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Svalbard Region in Early Hours of August 24, 2024
A mild magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook the Svalbard Region early Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 02:41 AM GMT. Residents experienced...
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Islands Issue Urgent Warning: Stay Away to Avoid Polar Bear Attacks
Certain islands have issued urgent warnings to visitors, urging them to steer clear due to a surge in polar bear...
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Mild 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Svalbard Region in Early Hours of September 13, 2024
A light magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently shook the Svalbard region on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 01:47 am GMT. The...
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Discover How One-Sixth of Mainland Norway Is Preserved as Protected Areas
Recent data from Statistisk sentralbyrå reveals that an impressive one-sixth of mainland Norway is officially protected. This remarkable commitment showcases...
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