Kjerulfbreen

For other uses, see Kjerulf Glacier.

Kjerulfbreen is a glacier in Oscar II Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has a length of about 7.5 kilometers, and is debouching into the bay Trygghamna at the northern side of Isfjorden. The glacier is named after Norwegian geologist Theodor Kjerulf.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Kjerulfbreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 222. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 71°07′09″N 8°07′42″W / 71.1191°N 8.1284°W / 71.1191; -8.1284

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