Storøya Explained

Storøya is an island in the Svalbard archipelago. It is located east of Nordaustlandet, separated from Nordaustlandet by the strait of Storøysundet.[1] [2] The southern part of the island is covered by the glacier Storøyjøkulen.[3]

Storøya is included in the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve. Its highest point is about 250 m.a.s.l.

References

80.1°N 33°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Storøya (Svalbard) . . 2 July 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 . 379 .
  3. Web site: Storøyjøkulen (Svalbard) . . 2 July 2013.

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