steinblokkene

Steinblokkene is a Norwegian term that translates to "the stone blocks" and is used to describe several related concepts in geology, construction and local culture. The exact referent depends on regional context, and the phrase often appears in descriptions of landscapes, monuments, or place names.

In geology, steinblokker refers to large blocks of bedrock that have been separated and transported by glacial action or rockfalls. These blocks may form block fields or clusters that range from decimetres to several metres in size. They are useful indicators of past ice movement and bedrock properties and can influence soil development and drainage in a region.

In construction and landscape architecture, stone blocks are a common material. The term steinblokker is used for rectangular or roughly rectangular stones used in walls, foundations, stair constructions, or monuments. The use of local stone blocks has shaped regional building styles and infrastructure, from traditional dry-stone walls to ashlar masonry.

Steinblokkene is also encountered in local toponymy and tourism. In some areas the phrase is used informally to refer to features where blocks of stone dominate the terrain or to public installations composed of stacked stones. These usages are descriptive and vary by region rather than being formal classifications.

See also glacial erratics, blockfield, ashlar masonry.