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Roots of the Rúntur (2006)

Flateyri, ICELAND, 2005 - The new petrol station of Flateyri. In October 1995 the inhabitants of Flateyri were caught in a big avalanche which crushed half of the village and killed 16 people. The petrol station was also destroyed. The village is now protected by a high wall of sand designed to stop a possible new avalanche.
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Flateyri, ICELAND, 2005 - The new petrol station of Flateyri. In October 1995 the inhabitants of Flateyri were caught in a big avalanche which crushed half of the village and killed 16 people. The petrol station was also destroyed. The village is now protected by a high wall of sand designed to stop a possible new avalanche.

Filename: RH050516_RR138_Petrol_pump.jpg
From gallery: Roots of the Rúntur (2006)
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Date: 16 May 2005
Location: Flateyri Iceland
Credit: © Rob Hornstra
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