Lomfjordhalvøya

Lomfjordhalvøya is a peninsula at the northeastern part of Ny-Friesland on Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It is located between Lomfjorden and Hinlopen Strait. Former names of the peninsula include Terre Margareta and Margaretas Land.[1] The peninsula is covered by two glaciers, Balderfonna and Torsfonna. It also includes the large nesting cliffs of Lovénberget.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lomfjordhalvøya". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 342. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 79°29′N 18°23′E / 79.49°N 18.39°E / 79.49; 18.39


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