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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
Toska
18.06.2018 - 20:07
The peat bogs on Toska have been mined for peat since 1946, when the island got electricity. In this treeless coastal landscape, peat was the most important source of energy, and this took quite a toll on the bogs.
Last changed: 18.06.2018 | Content type: Place
Vågenes
18.06.2018 - 20:08
On Vågenes, on one of the prominences out toward Eitrevågen, one finds garnets in anorthosite. The garnets are both older, and not least bigger, than average.
Last changed: 18.06.2018 | Content type: Place
