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The Grotesque World of Tafoni Weathering on the South Coast of Norway

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Per Storemyr

Like grotesque gargoyles on a medieval cathedral. On studying tafoni weathering on the south coast of Norway, a bizarre world is revealed. There are dragons, mythical beasts, grotesque masks – and Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars. A photo collection of tafoni beasts! Continue reading →

Posted in Norway, tafoni, Weathering history | Tagged Arendal, Flosta, forvitring, gneis, landheving, Mærdø, Norge, Raet nasjonalpark, Sørlandet, tafoni, tafoni weathering, tafoni-forvitring, Tromøy, weathering | 3 Comments

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I work with the geoarchaeology of old stone: quarries, monuments, rock art. And I try to figure out about their weathering, and conservation using traditional crafts. I also burn lime the traditional way. Many of my domestic services are managed through FABRICA, a registered Norwegian company established with good partners. On this website I publish articles on geology and cultural heritage. For the joy of old stone! Per Storemyr
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