Klovningen

Klovningen
Photo from the outer northwestern sea inlet of Spitsbergen, called Fair Haven, with the islands Nordvestøyane and surroundings. Albert I Land, Spitsbergen, Svalbard (Norway).
Klovningen
Geography
Coordinates 79°52′00″N 11°30′00″E / 79.86667°N 11.50000°E / 79.86667; 11.50000Coordinates: 79°52′00″N 11°30′00″E / 79.86667°N 11.50000°E / 79.86667; 11.50000
Archipelago Nordvestøyane
Area 2.2 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Highest point 292
Administration
Norway

Klovningen is an island in Albert I Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has an area of about 2.2 km², and is located in the archipelago of Nordvestøyane. Its highest peak is 292 m.a.s.l., and the island is recognizable by a sharp cleft which separates two summits in the northern part.[1][2]

References

  1. "Klovningen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  2. Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions SvalbardJan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 272. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.


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