In a plea for accountability, Sóley Eiríksdóttir, a survivor of the 1995 avalanche in Flateyri, has formally requested an investigation into the disaster from the Alþingi of Iceland. This petition emerges as a parallel to a similar investigation held for the avalanche in Súðavík that occurred in the same year, which was triggered by the significant human toll and the societal consequences that followed. Sóley argues that the same rationale should apply to Flateyri, given that the avalanche led to profound losses and trauma within the community.

During the devastating avalanche on October 26, 1995, Sóley, who was just eleven years old at the time, was trapped for nine hours before being rescued. Tragically, her sister Svana and her boyfriend Halldór Ólafsson lost their lives in the incident. Over the years, Sóley has shared her harrowing experience, which reflects not only the personal grief of losing loved ones but also the collective sorrow and repercussions felt by the entire Flateyri community. Her call for an investigation emphasizes the need for clarity and understanding regarding the causes and consequences of the avalanche.

This renewed demand for an inquiry also raises important questions about disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in Iceland. As similar events could recur due to climate change and other factors, the necessity for thorough investigations into past incidents like Flateyri's avalanche becomes increasingly critical, not just for closure for the victims' families but also for ensuring that lessons are learned to better protect communities in the future.