Fjord

Definition of Fjord:

A narrow, deep estuary excavated by glaciers and that commonly has a sill at its mouth. ^[1] It is filled with a mixture of freshwater and salt water. ^[2]

This is the common definition for Fjord, other definitions can be discussed in the article

Geirangerfjord in Norway ^[3]

References

↑ Pinet P.R. 1998.Invitation to Oceanography. Jones and Barlett Publishers. p. 508
↑ Karleskint G. 1998. Introduction to marine biology. Harcourt Brace College Publishers. p.378
↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord - Frédéric de Goldschmidt

[1] Pinet P.R. 1998.Invitation to Oceanography. Jones and Barlett Publishers. p. 508

[2] Karleskint G. 1998. Introduction to marine biology. Harcourt Brace College Publishers. p.378

[3] ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord - Frédéric de Goldschmidt

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