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A fjord (or fiord) is a long, narrow estuary with steep sides, made when a glacial valley is flooded by the sea.

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What is a glacial inlet?

Glacial inlet is called a fiord.


What is the largest fiord in nz?

The waikato river is the Longest river in New Zealand but the Largest river by volume is the Clyde river in the South Island


Is grisefiord the northern most settlement in Canada?

Grise Fiord is often cited as the northernmost settled community in Canada, located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. It has a small population and serves primarily as a research and resupply point. However, there are other even more remote areas with fewer inhabitants, but Grise Fiord is the northernmost community with a recognized settlement.


What is the name of Canadas most northern settlement?

The northernmost 'settlement' in Canada is Grise Fiord, on the southern coast of Ellesmere Island.However, the northernmost 'populated' area in Canada (and in the world) is Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert (just north of Alert, Nunavut) on the northern tip of Ellesmere Island - latitude 82.5°N - just 834 kilometres (518 mi) from the North Pole.===============================================================================Grise Fiord (Ausuittuq) on the southern coast of Ellesmere Island, is the northernmost civilian community in Canada. At 76°25' N, Grise Fiord is 1,160 km north of the Arctic Circle. According to Canada's 2006 Census, Grise Fiord is home to 141 residents.Alert, a Canadian military and research station, is located 12 km (7.5 mi) west of Cape Sheridan, which is the northeastern tip of Ellesmere Island. At 82°28' N, Alert is not only Canada's, but also the world's most northerly permanently inhabited place. Alert is only 817 kilometers (508 mi) from the North Pole.


Where is the riswyk fiord?

The Riswyk Fjord is located in eastern Greenland, specifically within the northern part of the Scoresby Sund fjord system. It is characterized by its stunning natural landscapes, steep cliffs, and glacial features. The fjord is part of the larger East Greenland National Park, known for its remote and pristine wilderness.