Isachsenfonna
Isachsenfonna is a plateau glacier in Haakon VII Land at the northwestern part of Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It covers an area of about 140 km2, and reaches a height of about 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The glacier is named after polar scientist Gunnar Isachsen, who traversed the glacier in 1906.[1]
| Isachsenfonna | |
|---|---|
  Location | |
| Type | Plateau glacier |
| Location | Haakon VII Land Spitsbergen, Svalbard |
| Coordinates | 79°10′08″N 12°52′58″E |
| Area | 140 km2 (54 sq mi) |
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