Nordlaguna

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Nordlaguna is a lagoon on the island of Jan Mayen. It is the second largest lake of Jan Mayen, after Sørlaguna, and is located in the central part of the island, near the bay of .[1] It was possibly formed by an eruption of Beerenberg volcano in 1732.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 410. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.
  2. ^ Larsen, Eiliv (11 February 2021). "A dated volcano‐tectonic deformation event in Jan Mayen causing landlocking of Arctic charr". Journal of Quaternary Science. doi:10.1002/jqs.3280. Retrieved 14 May 2021.

Coordinates: 71°00′N 8°28′W / 71.00°N 8.47°W / 71.00; -8.47


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