Fjords
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley.
Photo by Edward Dalmulder
how are fjords made?
- A glacier will slide along the rock
- As it slides, it erodes the ground
- This causes a valley-like area to form
- The glacier leaves a path for seawater
- The sea water fills the valley
Photo by Edward Dalmulder
What are they made of?
- They are usually made of sill…
- or shoal, also known as bedrock
- Usually deeper than the surrounding sea
Photo by Marc Gautier Photographer
Howe Sound
- North America's southernmost fjord
- Northwest of Vancouver
- Surrounded by peaks that break the sea
- Incorporates many islands
- Offers camping, fishing, diving, etc.
Photo by Stoic Meditation
kenai fjords
- Is a 650,000 acre National Park
- Located in Southern Alaka
- Has multiple glaciers through it
- Holds mile deep fjords
Photo by flythebirdpath~}~}~}
Nærøyfjord
- Beautiful branch of Sognefjord
- Considered the wildest branch of Sognefjord
- Is 17km long
- Is at the narrowest 250m wide
- One of the most dramatic trips through Europe
Photo by Javier Medina M.
Geirangerfjord
- Most famous fjord in Norway
- Has snow covered peaks
- Is told to have beautiful waterfalls
- A small town lives at the head
- 130 cruise ships visit by each year
Photo by Florian Seiffert (F*)
