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Litlandsvatnet
13.12.2018 - 13:54
Large quantities of nickel ore have been mined from Litlandsvatnet, between Lonevågen and Hosanger. The discovery was made in 1875. During the period of operation from 1882 to 1945, 4170 tonnes of pure nickel were extracted from 462 000 tonnes of ore, a large production by Norwegian standards.
Last changed: 13.12.2018 | Content type: Place
Storavatnet- shoreline
21.11.2018 - 19:50
The regulation of Lake Storavatnet has created a rare geological phenomenon: When Herlandsfossen power station taps the reservoir during the spring and summer, the old shoreline of hard bedrock comes into view.
Last changed: 21.11.2018 | Content type: Place