For nine years now, geologists have been sounding the alarm about the fatal consequences of the landslide of the Geiranger Fjord in western Norway. Should this happen, a huge wave could form, the height of which in the worst-case scenario could reach 85 meters. This would mean wiping out all localities located on the endangered coast.
An alarming situation
The first symptoms of a landslide in the Geiranger Fjord were recorded by geologists nine years ago. They installed sensors in the cracks that appeared at that time to monitor the progress of the phenomenon. The most recent emergency situations occurred in 2014 and 2015, when it was noticed that the landslides were progressing at a rate of 7 centimeters per year. As a result of heavy rainfall in recent times, the risk has increased even more. The fissures in Geiranger began to enlarge at a rate of 12 centimeters a year. This means that the fjord wall can collapse at any moment.
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If the fjord collapses, there will be a tsunami
If only the geologists' predictions are confirmed and Geiranger falls into the water, the consequences could be catastrophic. A huge wave is likely to be formed, the top of which will be at the height of the 9th floor. In the worst-case scenario, however, it can be as much as 85 meters. In this case, the villages of Hellesylt, Geiranger and Tafjord would be completely destroyed. The wave would also not spare tourist ships that sail in nearby waters.
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The training of residents is ongoing
The Norwegian authorities are not indifferent to the warnings of geologists. Therefore, the inhabitants of the endangered areas undergo training in how to behave in the event of a natural disaster. According to experts, all escape routes may be cut off when a tsunami strikes. That is why the inhabitants of the most endangered areas are now evacuated.
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Tsunami simulation
In 2011, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (Norwegian. Norges Geotekniske Institutt) simulated a potential tsunami that would be triggered by a landslide. It is clear that when the rock falls into the bay, a high wave will form, which seriously threatens the inhabitants of Hellesylt, Geiranger and Tafjord.
The destroyer power of the tsunami
We have seen how dangerous the consequences of a tsunami can be many times. The destructive element has haunted, among others coast of the Indian Ocean in 2004. As a result of this event, about 300 people died. people. Then the wave height was 15 meters and was created as a result of the third strongest earthquake recorded since 1900. So if the geologists' predictions were confirmed and the Geiranger Fjord landslide caused a wave height of 85 meters, the consequences for the coastal areas would be catastrophic.
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