Drygalski Fjord, Fjord in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
The Drygalski Fjord extends 11 kilometers into South Georgia's southeastern coast, featuring vertical rock walls that rise directly from the water surface.
The Second German Antarctic Expedition charted this fjord in 1911, naming it after Professor Erich von Drygalski, leader of the First German Antarctic Expedition.
The fjord represents a connection point between maritime exploration and scientific research, drawing international researchers who study glacial movements and geological formations.
Navigation through the fjord requires experienced crews due to frequent weather changes, strong winds, and floating ice fragments from nearby glaciers.
Two large glaciers at the fjord's end regularly release ice chunks into the water, creating a natural display of geological forces in action.
Location: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
GPS coordinates: -54.81670,-36.00000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:05
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