Frysja

Frysja ("the cold river") is a river in Nathorst Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It originates from the glacier of Frysjabreen, flowing through the valley of Frysjadalen and outlets into Van Mijenfjorden.[1] The headland of Frysjaodden is formed by gravel transported by Frysja.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Frysja (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Frysjaodden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 2 March 2015.

Coordinates: 77°44′06″N 15°24′36″E / 77.735°N 15.410°E / 77.735; 15.410


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