Ayerfjorden

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Ayerfjorden is the western branch of Raudfjorden in Albert I Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. [1] [2] The glacier Chauveaubreen debouches into the fjord. [2]

The fjord is named after Frederick Ayer. Frederick-Ayer.jpg
The fjord is named after Frederick Ayer.

The fjord is named after American businessman Frederick Ayer (1822-1918), who started the company Arctic Coal jointly with John Munro Longyear. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Ayerfjorden". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ayerfjorden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 15 April 2013.

79°41′42″N12°04′12″E / 79.6950°N 12.0700°E / 79.6950; 12.0700


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