What Is a Fjord in Alaska

What Is A Fjord In Alaska?

Fjord is an Old Norse word for a long, narrow, deep body of water bordered by high cliffs or slopes and created by glaciers. Though you can find them in different parts of the world, from New Zealand and Chile to Greenland and Canada, the fjords in Alaska are special. Fjords are formed by the movement of glaciers.Jul 18, 2019

Where are the fjords in Alaska?

Kenai Fjords National Park
Location in Alaska Show map of Alaska Show map of North America Show all
Location Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
Nearest city Seward
Coordinates 59°55′04″N 149°59′15″WCoordinates: 59°55′04″N 149°59′15″W
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