Murchisonfjorden

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Murchisonfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord cuts eastwards from Hinlopenstretet into Nordaustlandet. It has steep coasts and numerous islands. Murchisonfjorden is named after British geographer Roderick Murchison.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Murchisonfjorden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 29 June 2013. 
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 348–352. ISBN 82-90653-06-9. 

Coordinates: 80°00′11″N 18°29′07″E / 80.0031°N 18.4852°E / 80.0031; 18.4852

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