Ormholet

Ormholet is a sound between Barentsøya and Kükenthaløya, at the inner part of Ginevrabotnen, Svalbard. It has a length of about one nautical mile, and is about 150 m wide. The tidal currents can be strong and change rapidly.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ormholet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 360, 364–365. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 78°38′10″N 21°13′05″E / 78.636°N 21.218°E / 78.636; 21.218


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