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Bookmark or Share- Fjord - WikipediaIn physical geography, a fjord or fiord (/ ˈ f j ɔːr d, f iː ˈ ɔːr d / ⓘ) is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounded landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres.
- Fjord | Norway, Glaciers, Coastlines | BritannicaFjord, long narrow arm of the sea, commonly extending far inland, that results from marine inundation of a glaciated valley. Many fjords are astonishingly deep; Sogn Fjord in Norway is 1,308 m (4,290 feet) deep, and Canal Messier in Chile is 1,270 m (4,167 feet). The great depth of these submerged.
- fjord - National Geographic SocietyA fjord is a long, deep, narrow body of water that reaches far inland. Fjords are often set in a U-shaped valley with steep walls of rock on either side. Fjords are found mainly in Norway, Chile, New Zealand, Canada, Greenland, and the U.S. state of Alaska.
- The 16 best fjords in Norway - Routes NorthThe 16 best fjords in Norway. by Vanessa Brune. Norway is the undisputed king of fjords, with more than 1,100 of the things dotted along its massive coastline. The fjords are Norway’s most visited region – and rightly so.
- The Ultimate Guide to Fjords: Nature's Hidden Gems - OutforiaReviewed by: Jhareyna Pagao. Last updated on: April 8, 2023. Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways. Fjords are narrow, deep, and steep-sided inlets formed when a glacier retreats and carves the shape, which is then filled by sea water.
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