Several avalanches around Longyearbyen have been recorded in the past few days. Also near Barentsburg a big avalanche went off (above) and had just missed people who had been on the road. Meanwhile, some snowmobile trails are closed. Photo: Sysselmannen In Central...
Nybyen, located south (bottom of picture) of Longyearbyen, was established in 1946-47 to accommodate increased coal production and additional personnel. Since then, around 100 Longyearbyen residents have been living and working there. Image: Christian Bruttel...