There is no danger for larger mountain climbing at Umiammakku Nunaat and Kangerluarsuk. It insists on a new situational assessment.
Monitoring of the mountain areas in Umiammakku Nunaat and Kangerluarsuk – north of Uummannaq – shows no signs of imminent, major landslides. There is also no risk of dangerous wave washouts in inhabited areas.
This is stated in a new situation assessment issued by the Ministry of Business, Energy, Mineral Resources, Justice and Equality.
However, staying near the areas marked in red, both on land and at sea, is not recommended, the Ministry states in a press release.
The monitored areas continue to show signs of movement.
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In Umiammakku Nunaat, weather measurements have shown temperatures ranging from -13 °C to +10 °C over the past month. Days with temperatures above freezing have had more frequent rock slides compared to days with frost. It is expected that movements on the mountain sides will increase throughout the summer.
At Kangerluarsuk Kangilleq, GPS measurements show a slight acceleration in mountain movement, which is normal for the time of year.
Be careful
In the coastal part of the slope, at “Kangerluarsuk Killeq”, constant displacements and frequent rock slides are still being recorded. It cannot be ruled out that a total mass movement will slide out into the fjord from the area. However, such an event is not considered to pose a risk to inhabited areas, but could potentially lead to local washouts in the Kangerluarsuk area.
There is no need to worry, but if you are sailing in the fjords or near the mountain sides, it is important to be aware and respect the warnings in the marked areas.