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Avalanches in coastal towns in Iceland
Figure A5 and Table 9: Avalanche weather and paths in Súðavík, N-Vestfirðir. – Yfirlit yfir snjóflóð, rýmingar-
svæði og snjóflóðaveður í Súðavík.
Evacuation areas Avalanche weather and wind direc-
tions for snowdrift accumulation
Avalanche paths and notification
Snowdrift accumulation in winds from NW-NE.
Súðavíkurhlíð Most intense snow accumulation dur-
ing winds from N-NW. NE-wind
erodes snow from the mountainside.
Shallow paths in cliffs on top of the mountainside with
loose debris or gravel farther downhill. A ridge on top
of the mountain causes local snow accumulation. Winter
residence is now prohibited within this zone. Permanent
homes have been built elsewhere. Evacuation 1997, lev-
els 1-3.
Traðargil Accumulations from a relatively large
fetch on the top of Súðavíkurfjall in
winds from NW-NE. Accumulation in
the starting zone from the side in winds
from NE.
The starting zone is on an open mountainside with a de-
fined gully farther down and below it a gravel fan. The
homes have been moved. Winter residence prohibited.
Evacuation 1997, levels 1-2.
Eyrardalssvæði
(the “New
Súðavík”)
Accumulation in Sauratindar from the
mountain top in winds from NE, but
from the side along Sauradalur in
winds from NW (considered unlikely).
The starting zone in S-Sauratindar and/or in the moun-
tainside at Kofrahögg, mostly on open hillsides.
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