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Brennelvfjorden
Brennelvfjorden ( sme, Lavttevuotna, fi, Lohtivuono) is a fjord in the most innermost section of Vesterbotn and Porsangerfjorden in Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The fjord reaches south to Lakselv. Situated on the western side of Oldereidneset, the fjord is bordered by Langneset to the north and Banakneset to the south, near Banak Airport. On the eastern side of the fjord lies the small settlement of Skogende. Its name is derived from Brennelva (also known as Palojoki in Kven language, Kven), a river that flows into the innermost part of the fjord. The municipal center of Lakselv is located southwest of Fjordbotnen. The maximum depth of the fjord is and it features shallow areas along the shore. County Road 98 (Norway), County Road 98 follows the inner section of the fjord, while the European route E6 highway runs along its western side and County Road 98 runs along the eastern side. References Fjords of Finnmark Porsanger {{finnmark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vesterbotn
Vesterbotn ( sme, Leavdnjavuotna, fkv, Lemmivuono, and fi, Lemmivuono) is an arm of the Porsangerfjorden located in Porsanger Municipality, Finnmark county, Norway. Geography The fjord is particularly shallow, especially along the sides and in its outer half, Vesterbotn reaches a depth of only . Lakselv Airport, Banak Airport is situated south of the fjord, with the northern section of the fjord being up to deep, marking the fjord's deepest point. Overall, the fjord has an average depth of . The airport's runway extends nearly one kilometer into the fjord. At this point, the fjord takes a slight eastward turn before continuing south on the eastern side of Banak, Norway, Banak, forming the section known as Brennelvfjorden. Climate Vesterbotn experiences varying weather conditions throughout the year. Located in the Arctic, this area witnesses distinct seasonal changes. The highest recorded temperature occurred in June 2022, reaching during a heat wave. Conversely, the low ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |