Murchisonfjorden, Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve

#10 among attractions in Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve

Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord

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Murchisonfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord cuts eastwards from Hinlopen Strait into Nordaustlandet. It has steep coasts and numerous islands. Murchisonfjorden is named after British geologist Roderick Murchison. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 80°0'11"N, 18°29'7"E

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Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve Norway

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Murchisonfjorden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Søre Russøya.

4.2 miSW
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Søre Russøya
108 min walk • Søre Russøya is an island at the northwestern side of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is located in the outer part of Murchisonfjorden, and is the largest of the group of three islands called Russøyane. The island is separated from Nordaustlandet by the strait of Søre Russøysundet. Further west is island Krossøya.