Fjord

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Term: Fjord
Definition: A fjord (from the Norwegian; spelt fiord in North America and New Zealand) is a long, narrow arm of the sea, formed as a result of erosion by a valley glacier.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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