Fossilfjellet Explained

Fossilfjellet
Elevation M:828
Coordinates:78.0162°N 14.7195°W
Map:Svalbard
Location:Nordenskiöld Land, Spitsbergen, Norway

Fossilfjellet is a mountain in Nordenskiöld Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has a height of 828 m.a.s.l. and is located between Grøndalen and Hollendardalen, within the range of Kolspissfjella. The upper part of the mountain consists of Tertiary sandstones with plant fossils.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fossilfjellet (Svalbard) . . 30 October 2013.
  2. Encyclopedia: Norsk Fjelleksikon. Fossilfjellet. Per Roger . Lauritzen . Per Roger Lauritzen . 2009 . Friluftsforlaget . Arendal . Norwegian . 978-82-91-49547-7.

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