A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, usually created by glaciers cutting into the land. Fjords are often very deep and stretch far inland.
“Fjord” comes from Old Norse “fjǫrðr,” meaning “inlet” or “sea passage.” It is closely related to Scandinavian languages, especially Norwegian, where many famous fjords are found.
Fjords are like giant scars carved into the coastline by ancient ice. Some are so deep that the water at the bottom is below sea level but still surrounded by towering mountains.
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