List of Fjords

A fjord is a geological phenomenon that occurs when the movement of a glacier cuts a deep hole out of the earth and that hole eventually fills with sea water. The result is a long, narrow body of sea surrounded by steep land. Fjords are cold and deep. They tend to be stunningly beautiful because of the high cliff walls and mountains that surround them.
  1. Sogne Fjord

    • This is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway, a country that is known for its many large and majestic fjords. Sogne Fjord is 120 miles long and about 4,300 feet deep. In its interior, the climate is drier and colder, while the water of the Gulf Stream makes the outermost parts of the fjord greener and slightly warmer.

    Doubtful Sound

    • Located in the Fiordland area of southwestern New Zealand, Doubtful Sound is actually huge and sublimely beautiful fjord. The fjord is home to a wide array of species, including bottle nose dolphins, killer whales, fur seals and penguins, and is one of the largest tourist attractions in the country.

    Scoresby Sound

    • Scoresby Sound, or Scoresbysund, is named for the English explorer William Scoresby, who mapped the area in the early 1820s. It is the largest fjord system in the world, covering approximately 14,700 square miles of Greenland. Scoresby Sound is located in the Arctic Riviera, so-called because it has more moderate and stable weather than many other parts of the Arctic.

    Geiranger Fjord

    • One of the most beautiful fjords in the world, Geiranger Fjord is located in southern Norway and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its light blue waters are juxtaposed by the towering green and white landscape that surrounds it. Geiranger Fjiord is one of the largest tourist attractions in Norway.

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