Lomfjorden

Lomfjorden (English: The Loon Fjord) is a fjord at the eastern coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has a length of about 35 km (22 mi). Former names of the fjord include Bear Bay, Lamber Bay, Loom Bay, Lomme Fjord and Lommen baij.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lomfjorden". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  2. ↑ Kjærnet, Torfinn. "Lomfjorden". In Henriksen, Petter. Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 27 November 2011.

Coordinates: 79°31′00″N 17°53′42″E / 79.51667°N 17.89500°E / 79.51667; 17.89500

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