The English word fjord has Scandinavian origin (Norway is a country famed with fjords). However, fjords are found in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, North America, New Zealand, and Chile.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Fjord
A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
The English word fjord has Scandinavian origin (Norway is a country famed with fjords). However, fjords are found in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, North America, New Zealand, and Chile.
The English word fjord has Scandinavian origin (Norway is a country famed with fjords). However, fjords are found in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, North America, New Zealand, and Chile.
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