Norway's Glaciers

An inventory of Norway's glaciers and ice-marginal lakes from 2018 ...

The glacier area decreased 15% since the previous inventory (Landsat data from 1999 to 2006), the reduction being largest in northern Norway (22 ...

Norwegian mountain glaciers in the past, present and future

Most glaciers in Norway were completely melted away at least once due to high summer temperatures and/or reduced winter precipitation.

Norway's glaciers have snow - Ski Racing Media

Using salt on Norwegian glaciers is important and makes good training possible.” Folgefonna Glacier ski area on a rainy day Folgefonna. The ...

The glaciers' warning - Norwegian SciTech News

“A jökulhlaup can threaten and destroy communities located downstream. In Norway, the danger is not as great as in other parts of the world, but devastating ...

Jostedalsbreen Glacier | Norway Highlights | Hurtigruten US

Jostedalsbreen Glacier is Europe's largest glacier. The entire glacial area totals about 497 square miles: A main glacier of about 311 square miles, plus ...

Norway's Melting Glaciers Release Over 2,000 Artifacts | Smithsonian

They've uncovered thousands of objects that date as far back as 4,000 B.C., including wooden skis, near complete bronze-age arrows and wooden ...

The Glaciers of Norway - Glacier Tour

It was the Ice Age glaciers that carved out Norway's characteristic fjords, valleys, and steep mountainsides. Remnants of those prehistoric ...

Ice thickness measurements and volume estimates for glaciers in ...

We present a detailed assessment of thickness distribution and total glacier volume for mainland Norway based on data and modelling.

Jostedal Glacier - Wikipedia

Jostedal Glacier or Jostedalsbreen (Norwegian) is the largest glacier in continental Europe. It is in Vestland county in Western Norway.

The Advance of Norwegian Glaciers | Nature

The great Folgefond glacier, near the Sörfjörd, a branch of the Hardanger, has had alternation of advance and retreat, but that it advanced 40 metres between ...

Rock glaciers from Norway and Svalbard, Version 1

Rock glaciers from Norway and Svalbard, Version 1. Data set id: GGD284. DOI: 10.7265/724x-cb63. User Guide. Citation.

Norwegian Fjords & Glaciers - Authentic Scandinavia

8 days Norway Fjord Tour. Visit two of Norway's impressive fjords: Sognefjord & Hardangerfjord. Overnight in charming fjord villages and visit Oslo and ...

Glaciers - Havila Voyages

The largest is Jostedalsbreen in Western Norway. When sailing with Havila Voyages you can visit Svartisen, the largest glacier in Northern Scandinavia.

Norwegian Fjords, Mountains, Glaciers and Waterfalls

Norway's popular and scenic fjords, deep valleys and high mountains. Our combined licensed guide and driver can show you the fjord landscape of Norway.

Ice Melts in Norway to Reveal Ancient Artifacts - Discovery

Ice Melts in Norway to Reveal Ancient Artifacts ... Ice melting in Norway has revealed an Iron Age medieval mountain pass littered with near-perfectly preserved ...

Norwegian Archaeologists Are Salvaging Priceless Artifacts From ...

The Glacier Archaeology Program is in a race against time to collect artefacts from the melting ice before the elements destroy them.

Ålfotbreen glacier on the western coast of Norway - Earth.com

Ålfotbreen glacier rests on ledges of sandstone among the fjords of Norway's western coast. The ice cap is vulnerable to changing temperatures.

12 Famous Glaciers in Norway (That Will Blow Your Mind!)

This guide to the glaciers in Norway will discuss some of the best Norway glaciers and how you can visit them so your mind can be blown in person!

7 Best Glaciers in Norway You Must Absolutely See and Hike

In this article, we will explore the best glaciers in Norway you should absolutely see! The ideal time to visit glaciers in Norway is from June to September.

Record warmth keeps melting glaciers - Norway's News in English

Record warmth keeps melting glaciers ... It's official: High temperatures broke records in many parts of Norway this summer, and September is also ...