A rockslide struck Tafjord Camping in Norway on Thursday afternoon, prompting an immediate closure as authorities assess the stability of the area. While no injuries were reported, a camper and its awning were damaged in the incident, according to local reporting. The slide highlights the ongoing risk of landslides in Norway’s mountainous terrain, and officials have contacted the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy directorate (NVE) for further evaluation.
A rockslide struck a campground in Tafjord, Norway, on Thursday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The incident prompted the immediate closure of the campground as authorities assess the stability of the surrounding terrain.
Large boulders tumbled onto Tafjord Camping on Thursday afternoon, according to a report from Sunnmørsposten.
A camper and an attached awning sustained significant damage. Images from the scene show multiple boulders scattered across the campground.
“There were no people at the campground when the slide occurred, but there were people in nearby residences,” said Steinar Valdersnes, managing director of Tafjord Camping, to Sunnmørsposten. “We have physically closed the campground and have notified the police and the municipality.”
Local officials have reportedly contacted the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to assess the situation. The incident underscores the potential for landslides in mountainous regions, particularly following periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt.
