Frigid Landscapes and Icy Seas

Glaciation has shaped, and is shaping, the landscapes of places in the Arctic: mainland Norway, Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland. Here I explore the processes creating these dramatic landscapes: the fiord coastlines, debris draped lowlands as well as the fabulously beautiful, but dangerous iceberg littered seas. What glacial processes formed the iconic landscapes of Norway during the ice ages?  The impressive glacial scenery of the Nærøysundet and Tjeldsundet Straits give the opportunity to view Torghatten and the Seven Sisters mountain range which have given rise to interesting legends and myths.

Below the photos there is a growing list of books and websites which maybe of interest.

Svalbard
Spitzbergen
Torghatten a granite mountain in which a hole was been eroded by marine processes. In the past the sea levels were much higher and a series of raised beaches can be seen. The tunnel is located in an area of granite with many shrinkage cracks formed as the magma cooled. Or, alternatively as the legend tells, the hole was formed by an arrow shot by King of Sømna on Brønnyø to protect the maiden Lekamøya from Hestmannen.

Reading List and suggested website

Changing ice cover during the ice age https://icemap.rhewlif.xyz/

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