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Precipitation catchment area for Glomma/Norway and the Lågen Riv

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Precipitation catchment area for Glomma/Norway and the Lågen River Bassin.

Credits: GLB, Flommen 1995 I Glomma og Lågen

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Norway and Sweden experienced record-breaking floods in May and

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In May and June 1995 not only was Norway (Østlandet, Trysil, Glomma and Gudbrandsdalen) extensively flooded, but also Northern and Central Sweden experienced record-breaking floods.

Credits: Flommen kommer...Hydra sluttrapport (2000)

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The floods in May and June 1995 caused a lot of damage to proper

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