Nordenskiöld Glacier

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Nordenskiöld Glacier, Glacier in Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway.

The Nordenskiöld Glacier extends for 25 kilometers in length and 11 kilometers in width, reaching the waters of Billefjorden in the Arctic Ocean.

Finnish geologist Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld conducted significant research expeditions to this glacier during the late nineteenth century, leading to its current name.

The glacier serves as a center for scientific research, with international teams studying climate patterns and geological formations in the Arctic environment.

Visitors can reach the glacier through guided tours from Longyearbyen, using boats in summer or snowmobiles when Billefjorden freezes during winter months.

The glacier's retreat has uncovered previously hidden rock formations, which contain some of the oldest geological structures found in the Spitsbergen region.

Location: Svalbard

GPS coordinates: 78.66667,17.16667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:34

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