Yesterday we described our walk up the ski slopes of Luosto on that hot summer's evening. But what was at the top?
Well, it turns out there is a large weather radar (=
säätutka) there. This is operated by our colleagues at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI).
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The "blue stone". (Photo: D. McKay-Bukowski) |
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The FMI weather radar site. (Photo: D. McKay-Bukowski) |
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Lassi ignores the warning signs. (Photo: D. McKay-Bukowski) |
It's a really lovely place. A bit like a lighthouse. A pity it is remotely operated, as I'd so love to work in a place like that.
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