Planciusdalen

Planciusdalen is a valley in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is a continuation of the bay Planciusbukta, and stretches southwards to Rijpfjorden. The valley is named after Dutch cartographer Petrus Plancius.[1][2]

References

  1. "Planciusdalen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions SvalbardJan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 324. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 80°12′05″N 21°42′39″E / 80.2013°N 21.7107°E / 80.2013; 21.7107

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