Richterbreen

Richterbreen

Richterbreen

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Richterbreen is a glacier in Nathorst Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It is named after the Austrian glaciologist Eduard Richter. The glacier has a length of about six kilometers and is situated between the mountain ranges of Törnbohmfjella and Kjellmanberget, flowing westwards from the ridge of Breskarvet down to the valley of Richterdalen.[1] The river of Richterelva in Richterdalen originates from Richterbreen.[2]

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  1. [1]
    "Richterbreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Richterelva (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 3 March 2015.

77.644°N 15.525°E / 77.644; 15.525


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