A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides, created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
College Fjord is located in the Northern section of Prince William Sound in Alaska. The fjord contains 5 glaciers that end in water. These glaciers are known as tidewater glaciers. Dozens of smaller glaciers are in the fjord, but do not end in water. College Fjord was in discovered in 1899 by the Harriman Expedition. The expedition named the glaciers after renowned East Coast colleges, hence the name College Fjord. Some of the named glaciers include Amherst, Harvard, Smith, Wellesley, and Yale.
College Fjord is one of the most impressive sights I've seen in my life. These photos were taken on an Alaskan cruise my wife and i took a few years back. The weather was sunny, the air was crisp, and the views were breath-taking.
College Fjord is one of the most impressive sights I've seen in my life. These photos were taken on an Alaskan cruise my wife and i took a few years back. The weather was sunny, the air was crisp, and the views were breath-taking.
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