Kangerlussuaq Fjord, East Greenland
Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Greenlandic: Kangerlussuaq, meaning 'large fjord'; Danish: Stor Fjord) is a fjord in eastern Greenland. It is part of the Sermersooq municipality.
| Kangerlussuaq Fjord | |
|---|---|
| Stor Fjord | |
View of the head of the fjord and the terminus of the Kangerlussuaq Glacier | |
Kangerlussuaq Fjord Location in Greenland | |
| Location | Arctic |
| Coordinates | 68°25′N 32°26′W |
| Ocean/sea sources | North Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Greenland |
| Max. length | 68 km (42 mi) |
| Max. width | 9.7 km (6.0 mi) |
| Average depth | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Settlements | Storfjord Station, abandoned |
The fjord was named by the East-Greenland Coast Expedition led by Georg Carl Amdrup in 1900. Currently drilling explorations are being carried out for the possible exploitation of gold, palladium and platinum in the Kangerlussuaq area.
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