Cold Hotman@nrsk.no

Cold Hotman@nrsk.no

Report: Parts of the main building at Jan Mayen may collapse

The main building at Jan Mayen was completed in 1960 with an estimated lifespan of 10 years.

Despite extensive work to improve the foundations of the building mass, there is particular concern about a possible collapse of parts of the main building.

This is what Cyber Defense wrote in Annual Report 2021: Society Jan Mayen.

The report states that the island is hit by earthquakes on a daily basis. These are normally of low strength, but it is uncertain how strong earthquakes the building mass will tolerate.

In addition, there is extensive root damage in supporting structures of the main building. There is also root damage in the large garage, the boathouses in Båtvika and Hvalrossbukten.

Although the Cyber Defense has carried out continuous maintenance, “ordinary maintenance is no longer sufficient to avoid damage and possible loss of buildings” according to the report.

The Cyber Defense Force has long tried to establish new buildings at Jan Mayen. Acting head CBA, Hans Petter Bjørge, tells the Defense Forum.

He further says that the building mass is in a safe condition for its use, with the exception of some conditions that were being improved and should be finished in September.

Google Translated from https://www.nrk.no/nordland/nyhetssenter-nordland-1.15898380#1.16135181.1.16135181

Building from the 60's with 10 year estimated lifespan on Norwegian island with daily earthquakes is in danger of collapse despite the Cyberdefense's extensive efforts.

Building from the 60's with 10 year estimated lifespan on Norwegian island with daily earthquakes is in danger of collapse despite the Cyberdefense's extensive efforts.