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Alternatively known as Arten, Erten, Ärten

The timezone in Erta is Arctic/Longyearbyen
Morning Sunrise at 01:00 and Evening Sunset at Sun never sets on the specified date at the specified location. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 77.6667°, Longitude. 14.5000°

Weather near Erta Last report from Svalbard Lufthavn, 68.8km away

Weather No significant weather Temperature: 9°C / 48°F
Wind: 16.1km/h West/Southwest
Cloud: Sky Clear

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Geographic features & Photographs around Erta in Svalbard (general), Svalbard and Jan Mayen

point a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape.

marine channel that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable.

island a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water.

cove(s) a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay.

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mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.

plain(s) an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area.

rock a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass.

hut a small primitive house.

bight(s) an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline.

islands tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water.

bay a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.

rocks conspicuous, isolated rocky masses.

valley an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.

fjord a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts.

camp(s) a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use.

hill a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m.

fjords long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts.

shoal(s) a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material.

section of island part of a larger island.

headland a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast.

glacier(s) a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses.

ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.

harbor(s) a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships.

spur(s) a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation.


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