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Eidembukta is a bay in Oscar II Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has a width of about 4.5 kilometers, and is located at the southeastern side of Forlandsundet. The glacier of Eidembreen debouches into the bay. The bay is named after Norwegian politician and naval officer Ole Thorenius Eidem. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Eidembukta (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  2. Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions SvalbardJan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 245, 249. ISBN   82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 78°22′N12°49′E / 78.36°N 12.82°E / 78.36; 12.82

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