Hardangerjøkulen
Hardangerjøkulen (English: Hardanger Glacier) is the sixth largest glacier in mainland Norway. It is located in the municipalities of Eidfjord and Ulvik in Vestland county. It is located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northeast of the village of Eidfjord, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of Finse, and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of the village of Haugastøl.
| Hardangerjøkulen | |
|---|---|
| Hallingjøkulen Hardanger Glacier | |
Hardangerjøkulen seen from Hårteigen (southwest) | |
Location of the glacier Hardangerjøkulen (Norway) | |
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°32′N 07°25′E |
| Area | 73 km2 (28 sq mi) |
| Thickness | 380 metres (1,250 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,863 metres (6,112 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,050 metres (3,440 ft) |
Hardangerjøkulen's highest point is 1,863 m (6,112 ft) above sea level, and is the highest point in Hordaland county. Its lowest point is 1,050 m (3,440 ft) above sea level. The thickest measurement of the glacier was 380 metres (1,250 ft) thick, but it has been getting thinner during the 20th century.
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