Vestre Svartisen, Glacier in Meløy Municipality and Rødøy, Norway.
Vestre Svartisen spans 221 square kilometers across northern Norway's landscape, forming the second largest glacier on Norway's mainland territory.
During the middle of the 18th century, Vestre Svartisen was connected to Østre Svartisen, forming one continuous ice mass before natural separation occurred.
Norwegian scientists conduct regular observations at the subglacial laboratory, studying ice movements and gathering data about glacier dynamics.
The glacier releases water into surrounding streams and lakes, providing substantial resources for hydroelectric power generation in the region.
The Engabreen outlet glacier extends to just 20 meters above sea level, marking the lowest terminus elevation of any continental European glacier.
Location: Meløy Municipality
Location: Rødøy
Location: Rana Municipality
Part of: Svartisen
GPS coordinates: 66.65000,13.91667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:10
Svartisen
4.1 km
Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
13 km
Glomfjord power station
16.7 km
Engabreen
9.2 km
Grønligrotta
30.8 km
Marmorslottet i Rana
17.3 km
Láhko National Park
25.5 km
Melfjorden
26.4 km
Fore Church
32.4 km
Glomfjorden
20.8 km
Selfors Church
37.9 km
Holandsfjorden (fyord sa Noruwega)
15.5 km
Tjongsfjorden
29.6 km
Ytteren Church
35.2 km
Halsa Church
18.2 km
Mevik Chapel
33.8 km
Selforsbrua
38.2 km
Brattsund Bridge
23.1 km
Sørfjorden
33.5 km
Høgtuva peak
25.3 km
Bjærangfjord
17.9 km
Støtt Lighthouse
38.7 km
Tårnbygget (Mo i Rana)
38.7 km
Rana Produkter AS
38.3 km
Sørfjorden
35.2 km
Arhaugfjorden
21.5 km
Støttfjorden
34.6 km
Messøyfjorden
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