The reason for the formation of fjords on the coast of Chile is. Norwegian fjords. Among other fjord locations

With rocky shores. The length of the fjord is several (most often tens) times greater than its width. The shores of the fjord are in most cases formed by cliffs up to 1000 meters high.

Most often, fjords have tectonic origin and arose when there was a sharp and sudden change in the direction of movement of tectonic plates from counter to opposite. As a result of this, at the edges of the plates, already compressed by the preliminary oncoming movement, numerous cracks and faults are formed, which are filled sea water. In this case, the fjord can have significant depth, up to 800 meters. In some cases, the emergence of fjords is the result of glaciers processing (during the Quaternary glaciation) river valleys and tectonic depressions, followed by their flooding with water.

The world's most famous fjord regions are located on the western coasts of Norway, Chile, the South Island of New Zealand and North America from Puget Sound (Washington) to Alaska. Fjords are also found on the shores of Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Labrador Peninsula, Maine (USA), Russia (Kola and Chukotka Peninsulas) and on some Arctic (Spitsbergen, Novaya Zemlya, Canadian Arctic Archipelago) and Antarctic (Kerguelen, South Georgia) islands.

Thanks to their beauty and picturesqueness - cliffs rising straight out of the water, mountains covered with dense vegetation, snowy peaks - the fjords enjoy deserved interest among tourists all over the world.

Some fjords

Name	Location	Length (km)	Width (km)	Depth (m)
Scoresby	Greenland	350	6	1450
Sognefjord	Norway	219, (204 )	6	1308
Hardangerfjord	Norway	183	10	750
Trondheimsfjord	Norway	137	24	600
Nordfjord	Norway	113	5	565
Kola Bay	Russia	57	7	300
Milford Sound	New Zealand	19	3	390
Portland Canal	Alaska (USA)	145	3	385
Loch Fyn (English)	Scotland (UK)	65
Saguenay	Quebec (Canada)	120	5	30

On east coast Greenland is home to Scoresby, the longest fjord in the world. It has a tree-like structure with many branches. The longest of them is 350 km in length.

This largest fjord was formed as a result of the flooding of a tectonic depression by the sea. In 1822, it received its name in honor of the whalers William Scoresby and his son. They were the first to explore the Scoresby fjord and put it on the map.

Today, near Scoresby there are an unusually large number of animals for Greenland. This is due to the presence in this region open water, which does not freeze even in winter time, as well as fairly fertile lands. Thus, deer and musk oxen graze here, arctic foxes, stoats and lemmings live here, and until the beginning of the 20th century, the Melville Island wolf, distinguished by its beautiful white fur, could be seen here. The Scoresby coast becomes even more picturesque when colonies of migratory birds, numbering up to a million individuals, arrive here. These include little auks, Arctic terns, herring gulls, loons and many others. The waters of the largest fjord are inhabited by a variety of polar species of fish and mammals. For example, Scoresby is home to the ringed seal, bearded seal, harp seal, and Atlantic walrus. The beluga whales and narwhals that have settled here feast on arctic crustaceans and fish.

Interestingly, the second largest fjord - Sognefjord - is located in Norway. It is 204 km long and is the largest fjord in Europe.

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FJORD, or fiord, a long, very narrow and deep sea bay with steep banks. Fjords are found only in high latitudes of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and are usually confined to dissected elevated regions. They are especially well developed on the mountainous western coasts, where glaciers were or are fed by heavy snowfall. It is believed that the fjords were formed as a result of exaration by glaciers that descended to the sea along ancient river valleys or along faults. The exaration period was followed by land subsidence and sea level rise, which led to the flooding of valleys. In some cases, the deepening of valleys by glaciers continued below sea level. Many fjords have the greatest depths in their inner parts, and sometimes have a clearly defined shallow threshold at the entrance. There are very deep fjords. For example, in Norway and Chile, some fjords reach depths of 1200 m, but there are probably even deeper fjords in the Baffin Sea, where the fjord coast has depths of approx. 2000 m (although this area has not yet been mapped). In addition, some fjord coasts are densely dissected by equally narrow and deep transverse straits. The latter serve as very convenient inland waterways of communication, for example, in southeastern Alaska and the extreme south of Chile. The deepest fjords in the world include the Sognefjord (depth 1308 m) in Norway and the Messier (1287 m) and Baker (1244 m) straits in southern Chile.

Thanks to the steepness of the banks and other structural features, fjords and fjord coasts are very interesting and beautiful. The rivers there cascade into picturesque cascades of waterfalls. Such, for example, is the 580 m high Sutherland Falls in Milford Bay ( New Zealand).

The economy of the fjord areas is mainly related to fishing, as agricultural development is limited by the scarcity of flat land. Land communication between individual fjords is usually difficult: there are no conditions for population concentration and the growth of large cities. However, some fjords are of great strategic importance. During World War II, Germany used the Norwegian fjords to shelter its battleships, and the United States built the Blue West 8 air force base at Søndre Strømfjord in Greenland.

The world's most famous fjord regions are located on the western coasts of Norway, Chile, South Island New Zealand and North America from Puget Sound (Washington) to Alaska. Fjords are also found on the shores of Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, the Labrador Peninsula, Maine (USA) and on some Arctic islands.

Some of the longest and deepest fjords

SOME OF THE LONGEST AND DEEPEST FJORDS
Name	Location	Length (km)	Width (km)	Depth (m)
Sognefjord	Norway	219	6	1308
Hardangerfjord	Norway	183	10	750
Trondheimsfjord	Norway	137	24	600
Nordfjord	Norway	113	5	565
Milford	New Zealand	19	3	390
Portland Channel	Alaska (USA) – British Columbia (Canada)	145	3	385
Loch Morar	Scotland (UK)	19	3	310
R. Saguenay (below Chicoutimi)	Quebec (Canada)	120	5	30

Mile after mile of serpentine bays stretch between the rocky slopes. They are called fjords, and it is them that will be discussed in this article.

In addition, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the five most beautiful fjords of Norway - a country of ancient legends and incredible landscapes.

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What are fjords?

Fjords are narrow sea bays lying between steep mountains, having a winding shape and often intersecting with each other.

They cut deeply into the land, and the banks that frame them are steep and often dotted with waterfalls and are of glacial origin.

Where can you see the fjord?

Most often, we associate fjords with Norway, and for good reason! The most picturesque of them are located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The bays located there are even included in the UNESCO list.

Other fjord locations include:

Iceland;
Greenland;
Russia;
Chile;
New Zealand.

Origin of natural rocky cliffs

The secret to creating these enchanting landscapes is simple!

In ancient times, the active displacement of tectonic plates, namely their sharp change in the course of movement, as a result of collisions and pressure, their edges cracked, and the resulting voids were filled by the sea.

The most famous rocky cliffs in the world

Among all the rocky bays, the most popular to visit are Norwegian fjords(Nordfjord, Hardangerfjord, Lysefjord, Sognfjord, Geirangerfjord).

Of course, they won the hearts of millions of people for a reason, and why exactly, you will find out below.

The longest rocky bay in the world

The longest in the world is Scoresby fjord. He located in Greenland and named after the fishermen who discovered it.

The length of this bay is 350 km! This giant fjord is also distinguished by the fact that more than half of the year is covered with ice.

Amazing fjords of Norway

This country is famous for its cold, harsh climate and equally harsh history.

It is not at all surprising that the Scandinavian culture was formed this way, because from childhood Scandinavians grew up on the shores of chilling fjords!

People still live on the shores of the bays. But, of course, there are not as many of them as those who come from all over the world to admire the cold beauties of Norway.

Now let's talk in detail about the five most famous and beautiful fjords.

Nordfjord

This bay stretches for 110 km and is a popular holiday destination due to the large number of attractions in its immediate vicinity.

Also on the coast of Njorfjord there is a well-developed entertainment infrastructure, so tourists don’t have to all year round.

Among all the advantages of this impressive corner of nature, the most interesting are:

Briksdal Glacier- the tongue of one of the largest glaciers in Europe - Yustedal. You can get to it either by ship along the fjord or by special mining machines. The glacier itself is open for ice climbing. There is also nearby stormy waterfall, which captivates with its roar and splashes of icy water crashing on the stones.

Not far from Briksdal there are hotels and cafes with a small zoo.

On the Jostedal glacier itself there is Jostedalsbern Park, where you can visit Botanical Garden, a cinema, as well as a museum dedicated to the history of the glacier.

For extreme lovers, a ski resort operates on the glacier all year round. While you're skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling, you can see Nordfjord from the most amazing angles.
Tragically famous valley Lodal – is also located within easy reach if you are sailing along the Nordfjord. This place once again proves how deceptive the quiet beauty of the North can be. Even in the last century, real disasters occurred here due to the fact that huge stones broke off from the rocks and fell into the waters, creating waves. They were so large that they simply washed away 2 towns on the coast. The last time such a tragedy occurred was in 1936.
In addition, there is an exclusive offer for climbers! Skela is a mountain 1848 meters high. It is the highest of all the peaks in Northern Europe. There's one more surprise for those brave souls who make it to the top! At the top of the mountain there is a tower where you can spend the night if you wish.
While you are sailing towards the ocean along Nordfjord, you are sailing past a series of lakes. Among them is a green lake Lovetnet(there are many legends regarding its color, but it has been scientifically proven that the springs bring particles of green clay hidden in the bowels of the earth into the lake), Lake Hornindalsvatnet (the deepest lake in Europe, in the very deep place reaches 514 meters; for the bravest and most seasoned, swimming in the lake and fishing are offered), Breisvatnet (one of the most popular piers is located there).
On your way to the ocean you will also be able to see six waterfalls: Kleyvafos, Twinnefos (under this waterfall you have the opportunity to walk and even touch its foaming waters), Glomnesfos, Bulderfos, Sandalsfos (one of the highest waterfalls starting at 1827 meters above sea level) and Eidsfos.
Among other entertainments fishing, vacation picturesque beaches both the fjord and the ocean. You can visit 2 islands that are incredibly rich in history. On one of them (Barmen Island) there is Rune Stone, which testifies to the use of this island in Neolithic times and later by the Vikings.
If you wish, you can visit the lighthouses, of which there are 3 on the coast.
We also strongly recommend visiting Kanensteinen- a stone that looks like a mushroom or a jug (by the way, this is how its name is translated). It was carved out by the patient waters of the fjord and is still washed by them. You can look at it in close proximity thanks to the wooden decking that goes right to the water.

The easiest way to get to Njordfjord is by bus from Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.

The bay is located in southwest Norway and is the second longest in the country. 891 meters – maximum depth this fjord.

Flowing between the mountains, it is divided into many small branches. But this is not the only thing that attracts tourists to Hardangerfjord.

Let's start with the most significant attractions:

Blooming shores! If you came in the spring, then you did everything right! Picturesque gardens bloom with riotous colors and turn from snow-covered rocks into white with blooming, noisy streams of petals and leaves.
It’s also good to get there during harvest time., because then a festival takes place here, during which everyone is treated to the best varieties of cider.
Visit several museums. The best of them are the interactive nature center Eidfjord (panoramic exhibitions and 3D cinema) and the Maritime Museum, where you will learn everything about ancient and modern conquest of the sea: from the structure of longships to the management of modern ships.
Veringfossen- a waterfall whose waters fall from a mind-boggling height of 182 meters. On sunny days, a rainbow appears above the waterfall, so in ancient times the waterfall was considered a sacred path to the gods.
Extreme will provide you with several ski resorts , such as Folgefonn(there is also the possibility of easy access to the plateau Hardangerwid, home to one of the largest populations of deer) and Finse(the most extreme of all Norwegian ski and mountaineering resorts).
For believers interesting place there will probably be a church to visit, where the miraculous crucifix is located. Once a year it releases a healing liquid for which it is revered by pilgrims from all over the world. The church was built in the 13th century on the site of an ancient Scandinavian temple.
And, of course, you simply must take a ride on the Troll Train. 25 minutes of unforgettable landscapes will not leave you indifferent and you will certainly immerse yourself in the world of ancient legends about petrified trolls.

Get to it fabulous place you can do it in 4 hours from Bergen or on the fjord ferries. The infrastructure of Hardangerfjord will pleasantly impress the most demanding travelers: there are villas, hotels, ancient houses, and, of course, places for tents.

The local cuisine will satisfy even a gourmet, and shopping here will be exquisite and gastronomic!

Lyse Fjord is located near Stavanger and is only 42 km long, which does not prevent it from being the most visited among the Norwegian bays. And for good reason!

You will never regret if you choose a trip to Lysefjord as your vacation. You won’t find so many natural wonders concentrated around one bay anywhere else.

Breathtaking landscapes and energy that will take you back to the times of the brave Vikings will make even experienced tourists cry.

What will you see if you choose this route?

Very close to Lysefjord there is the rock “Preikestolen” - the pulpit of the preacher. It has earned the love of tourists because the sharp cliff cliff makes it not just sheer, but, as it were, makes the upper plateau hang directly over the fjord. You can dangle your feet off a cliff and feel completely free, floating above the cold hills of the North.
No less popular attraction created by nature - Kjeragbolten on Mount Kjerag. This is a place where hundreds of years ago, a fallen stone got stuck between two neighboring rocks. Yes, it stayed there! Dared souls can stand on the rock and take a scary photo.
For especially risky people BASE jumping is organized from the steepest side of Kjerg. But be careful! To make the jump, you need to register in advance on the BASE jumping association website.
The center of tourism on the fjord is the town of Oanes, where you can have a nice meal, take a tour and visit museums.
In another city - Fleurley - There is a hydroelectric power station, which is famous for the longest wooden staircase in the world. It has 4444 steps and is open to tourists.

Of course, the old wooden staircase has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time, because the modern station is equipped with the latest technology and... carved out of the rock!

Another village worth visiting- Landa. There is a museum here open air, where 6 absolutely authentic Viking houses have been preserved from ancient times are presented. Even dishes and some furniture were preserved inside.
Sailing on a ship, you will be able to see several waterfalls, as, indeed, when traveling along other fjords. But only here they will be so steep, because north shore– is considered the most impregnable in all of Northern Europe.
The road is also worth visiting, having 27 turns, each of which opens a new picture. It passes through a pedestrian tunnel and is the only route that connects the city of Lysebotn with the world, apart from the ferry.

You can get to Lysefjord by boat from Stavanger, as well as by train from Oslo and Bergen. In addition to all of the above, in all cities adjacent to the bay you will be offered to try your hand at horse riding and rock climbing.

King among the fjords of Norway! The longest and deepest among all bays. Its length inland is 204 meters and its maximum depth is 1308 meters. Also included in the list world heritage UNESCO.

The most popular excursions, not counting water routes, are train rides, because the main asset of Sognefjord is the breathtaking views into a fairy-tale world that open from the window of an arrow hurrying along the rails.

The first of the train routes– Flomskaya Railway. It runs along the very edge of the cliff and passes hundreds of picturesque places.
Second way- This is the Bergen Railway. It passes through the largest Norwegian plateau and past the most powerful blue glaciers, called Hardangerjokulen.
For those who like to tickle the nerves the town of Voss will be interesting, which is considered the main center of all extreme species sports. Here the traveler will be offered almost all types of ski, air and even aquatic species sports.
Walking ecotours are also popular along the shore of the fjord, which are designed for both trained and beginner climbers.

The most convenient way to get to Sognefjord is by rail, combining pleasant things with even more pleasant ones. And since the bay has many branches, you can get to it by boat, which you can board in any town located on the shore of the bay.

Gerangerfjord, an offshoot of the Storfjord, is only 15 kilometers long, but thanks to the large number of waterfalls and nearby attractions, just like the previous bay, it was included in the UNESCO heritage list.

This fjord is worth viewing from a ship. without fail! Otherwise, you simply won’t be able to see all three magnificent waterfalls.
Seven sisters, Groom and Bridal Veil - 3 of the most beautiful and almost mythical waterfalls. There are several legends about how they appeared and why they are called that. One of them tells that the strongest and most noble of the Vikings decided to woo one of the seven sisters. He even brought a veil with him, but when he saw the beauties, he froze in amazement, not knowing which one to choose, and turned into a waterfall, and the veil remained hanging on a nearby rock. And the sisters, as a sign of grief over the most beautiful groom, did not marry and became streams to flow into the same fjord as the groom.
Admiring the waterfalls, the traveler should visit the town of Geranger, where the museum of the history of the fjords is located.
See the fjord from a bird's eye view You can climb the Fludalsjuvet rock.

There are many ways to get to Gerangerfjord, as it is the most popular route among tourists. But the best way, of course, is to fly from Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim (the fastest way) or by ship from the last two cities (a more romantic way).

Geranger has a huge number of hotels, including the favorite of royalty. The rooms here have a relatively low price, given the level of service. Great amount cafes and restaurants - it is no coincidence.

The city lives off tourism business, so travelers are welcomed here with open arms.

The most visited bay in Norway

Gerangefjord – the most visited of all Norwegian bays.

Thousands of people visit it every year. The most a large number of tourists come in late spring, when the waterfalls are most filled with water.

To summarize, it should be said that there is no friend according to taste and color, and everyone chooses their own most beautiful fjord.

WITH a list of world-famous bays where a true traveler must visit:

Scoresby (Greenland);
Sognefjord (Norway);
Nordfjord (Norway);
Hardangerfjord (Norway);
Gerangerfjord (Norway);
Kola Bay (Russia);
Seguenay (Canada);
Loch Fyn (UK);
Milford Sound (New Zealand);
Portland Canal (USA).

Whichever fjord you choose for your trip, you can’t go wrong! If you plan to visit several bays at once, then, of course, it is better to go to Norway, where the number of fjords is the highest.

In any case, you won’t have to regret your chosen route, because the cold beauties of the North do not leave you indifferent.

It is worth deciding in advance which type of vacation suits you best - active, passive or extreme, and then choose a hotel or base according to your preferences. But no matter what you choose, traveling through the fjords will provide you with plenty of opportunities to realize your idea!

You can see the Norwegian fjords by taking a cruise from St. Petersburg; a similar tour can also be purchased in the capital Moscow.

With rocky shores. The length of the fjord is several (most often tens) times greater than its width. The shores of the fjord are in most cases formed by cliffs up to 1000 meters high.

Most often, fjords are of tectonic origin and arose when there was a sharp and sudden change in the direction of movement of tectonic plates from counter to opposite. As a result of this, at the edges of the plates, already compressed by the preliminary oncoming movement, numerous cracks and faults are formed, which are filled with sea water. In this case, the fjord can have significant depth, up to 800 meters. In some cases, the emergence of fjords is the result of glaciers processing (during the Quaternary glaciation) river valleys and tectonic depressions, followed by their flooding with water.

Hardangerfjord, Norway

Some fjords

Name	Location	Length (km)	Width (km)	Depth (m)
Sognefjord	Norway	219	6	1308
Hardangerfjord	Norway	183	10	750
Trondheimsfjord	Norway	137	24	600
Nordfjord	Norway	113	5	565
Kola Bay	Russia	57	7	300
Milford	New Zealand	19	3	390
Portland Channel	Alaska (USA)	145	3	385
Loch Morar	Scotland (UK)	19	3	310
Saguenay	Quebec (Canada)	120	5	30

Fjords (Norwegian, singular fjord), narrow deep seas. bays with high, steep and rocky shores. They arise as a result of processing by a glacier and subsequent flooding of river valleys and tectonics by the sea. depressions Dl. up to 200 km or more, depth. St. 1000 m... Natural science. encyclopedic Dictionary

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- (fiord), a narrow, deep, sometimes branching bay, protruding into the land for tens and hundreds of kilometers, having steep, high rocky shores and a trough-shaped transverse profile. Fjords are common mainly. on coasts located in high... ... Geographical encyclopedia

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A fjord is a narrow, winding sea bay cut deep into the land with steep slopes. Many people consider the fjords to be the symbol of Norway. This country truly contains some of the longest, deepest and most beautiful fjords in the world.

The length of fjords is usually tens of times greater than their width, and the shores are rocks and cliffs about 1000 meters high. They owe their origin to glacial activity and the movements of tectonic plates. North America, Chile, Norway, New Zealand's South Island are four of the most famous fjord destinations in the world. Fjords also exist in other countries, in particular in Iceland, on the island of Greenland, on the Arabian Peninsula and even in Russia.

The fjords are very popular among tourists from all over the world. These are very picturesque and beautiful natural attractions. Below you can look at our selection with photographs and see for yourself.

The most beautiful fjords - PHOTOS

1. Howe Sound, Canada

Howe Strait is essentially southern fjord North America is located directly northwest of. It is surrounded by high mountain peaks that rise straight out of the sea. Fjord is favorite place to Vancouver residents for sailing, fishing, diving, camping and a variety of other recreational activities. The fjord includes many interesting islands.

The Kenai Fjords are over 650,000 acres national park on the south central Kenai Peninsula. The park's dramatic scenery includes mountains with huge glaciers, sliding between them into the sea. There are also kilometers of deep fjords that provide habitat for thousands of nesting birds and small marine mammals such as sea otters, seals and sea lions.

Lysefjord is a popular tourist destination in the southwest. The fjord is very beautiful along its entire length, but two points are especially popular. Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is a huge cliff over 600 meters high. Its peak, approximately 25 by 25 meters, offers a magnificent panorama of the fjord and surrounding mountain scenery, and is almost always filled with tourists. Second popular place this is the Kjorag plateau with a height of 1084 meters, but they climb here not for the sake of the scenery, but to see Kjoragbolton - a “pea stone”, a huge cobblestone with a volume of about 5 square meters stuck between two vertical rock walls.

4. Aisen Fjords, Chile

The landscape of the Aisen region in the south is marked by several glaciations, which have formed a large number of lakes, canals and beautiful fjords. Laguna San Rafael, part of the area of the national park of the same name, which can only be reached by boat or plane, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in this area. The park also includes some of highest mountains.

5. Misty fjords(Misty Fjords), USA

The misty fjords are located in a remote and wild nature reserve in the southern part of Southeast. The area is often called the "Yosemite of the North" for its similar geology. Unfortunately, cruise ships cannot always sail into the narrow fjords surrounded by high granite cliffs. But they are popular here sightseeing tours on small planes, motor boats and especially group tours on kayaks.

The fjord is located near the city of the same name on west coast Greenland, 250 kilometers north of Arctic Circle. Filled with glaciers, the Ilulissat fjord stretches 40 kilometers from the Greenland ice sheet to Disko Bay. This territory is included in. This amazing place, where the speed of icebergs is one of the highest in the world (19 meters per day). Constantly moving blocks of ice create incredible fantastic landscapes every day.

7. Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Doubtful Sound is a very large fjord located on the southwest corner of the South Island. The fjord is popular among tourists due to its nature, rich wildlife, as well as numerous waterfalls, the number of which increases to several hundred during the rainy season. Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the national park's many fjords.

8. Nærøyfjord, Norway

The largest fjord in Norway, and one of the most beautiful in the country. Its length is 17 kilometers, and its width at its narrowest point does not exceed 300 meters. On the shores of the fjord there are small villages and farms. The height of the steep cliffs reaches 1700 meters, the passage between them is cruise ship- one of the most memorable trips to.

Milford Sound Fjord is one of the most famous tourist places V . Situated in the northern and highly accessible part of the Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is the epitome of the most stunning coastal scenery with fantastic mountain peaks and deep blue waters. The frequent showers that occur in this area only add to the beauty of the island, sending numerous waterfalls from the cliff tops.

10. Geirangerfjord, Norway

Geirangerfjord is the sparkling jewel of the Norwegian fjords - snow-capped Mountain peaks, beautiful waterfalls, lush greenery and blue water. The fjord can be explored aboard one of the 130 cruise ships that visit each year. The small village of Geiranger, located at the base of the fjord, can also be reached by car ferry from the town of Hellesylt.