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In physical geography, a fjord or fiord (/ ˈ f j ɔːr d, f iː ˈ ɔːr d / ⓘ) is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounded landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres.
- Fjord (Disambiguation)
A fjord (or fiord) a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or...
- Sognefjord
The Sognefjord or Sognefjorden (Urban East Norwegian:...
- Fjord (Disambiguation)
Oct 19, 2023 · Learn what a fjord is, how it is formed by glaciers, and where it is found. Explore the features and wildlife of fjords, such as coral reefs and skerries, with photos and videos.
Jun 2, 2023 · Fjords. Also spelled fiord, fjords are elongated, deep, narrow steep-sided inlets of the sea that extends far inland and are formed due to the inundation of a glaciated valley. The Norwegian word “fjord” has been derived from the Old Nordic word fjǫrðr, which means “a lake-like water body used for passage and ferrying.”.
- Diptarka Ghosh
fjord, long narrow arm of the sea, commonly extending far inland, that results from marine inundation of a glaciated valley. Many fjords are astonishingly deep; Sogn Fjord in Norway is 1,308 m (4,290 feet) deep, and Canal Messier in Chile is 1,270 m (4,167 feet).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Fjords of Norway. See also. Fjærlandsfjorden in Sogn og Fjordane. A fjord is a long and deep inlet of the ocean. While fjords can be found in many countries, the fjords of Norway are particularly famous, numerous and easily accessible. The fjord-dominated landscape runs like a strip all around Norway's coast.
A fjord (or fiord) is a long, narrow deep inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs. Fjords commonly extend far inland and are extremely deep in their upper and middle reaches.
A fjord or fiord is a type of gulf. Fjords are narrow with steep sides, and are created by large masses of snow moving over land. They can be found in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand. In Germany, fiords are called Förde .
