Isispynten

Isispynten

Isispynten

Headland of Isisøyane, Svalbard

Isispynten is the most eastern point of Isisøyane, east of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It was earlier regarded as a headland of Nordaustlandet, but after the retreat of Austfonna, it became apparent that the point was on a separate small island.[1][2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 336. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.
  2. [2]
    "Isispynten (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 4 July 2013.



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