Murchisonfjorden Explained

Murchisonfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord cuts eastwards from Hinlopen Strait into Nordaustlandet. It has steep coasts and numerous islands. Murchisonfjorden is named after British geologist Roderick Murchison.[1] [2]

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80.0031°N 18.4852°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murchisonfjorden (Svalbard) . . 29 June 2013.
  2. Book: Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard - Jan Mayen . 1988 . 7 . The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute . Stavanger . 82-90653-06-9 . 348–352 .

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