The Trondheim Fjord[1][2][3] or Trondheimsfjorden (pronounced [ˈtrɔ̂nː(h)æɪmsˌfjuːɳ]), an inlet of the Norwegian Sea, is Norway's third-longestfjord at 130 kilometres (81 mi) long. It is located in the west-central part of the country in Trøndelag county, and it stretches from the municipality of Ørland in the west to the municipality of Steinkjer in the north, passing the city of Trondheim on its way. Its maximum depth is 617 metres (2,024 ft), between Orkland and Indre Fosen.
The largest islands in the fjord are Ytterøya and Tautra; the small island of Munkholmen is located near the harbor of Trondheim; and there are several islands at the entrance of the fjord. The narrow Skarnsundet is crossed by the Skarnsund Bridge. The part of the fjord to the north of the strait is referred to as the Beitstadfjorden. The main part of the Trondheimsfjord is ice-free all year; only Verrasundet, a long and narrow fjord branch in the northern part of the fjord, might be ice covered in winter. The Beitstadfjorden might also freeze over in winter, but only for a few weeks.
The Trondheimsfjord has rich marine life, with both southern and northern species; at least 90 species of fish have been observed, and the fjord has the largest biological production among Norway's fjords.[4] In recent years, deep water corals (Lophelia pertusa) were discovered in the fjord, not far from the city of Trondheim. Several of the best salmon rivers in Norway empty into the fjord. Among these are the rivers Gaula (in Orkland just south of Trondheim), Orklaelva (also in Orkland), Stjørdalselva (in Stjørdal), and Verdalselva (in Verdal).
The lowland east and south of the fjord represents one of Norway's best agricultural areas. The more rugged and mountainous Fosenpeninsula lies to the west and northwest, giving some shelter from the wind common to coastal areas.
The Trondheimsfjord was an important waterway in the Viking Age, as it is still today. In 1888, an undersea mudslide caused a tsunami that killed one person in Trondheim and ruptured three railway lines.
Four giant squid have been found in the fjord, which is among the highest concentrations in the world.[5]
The fjord is named after the city of Trondheim, but originally the name of the fjord might have been just *Þrónd or *Þróund in Old Norse. A name like that would be related to the verb þróast, which means to 'thrive' or 'flourish' and the name Þrór, which means 'likeable' or 'stoutish' (and was one of Odin's nicknames).
If this is the case, then the people living around the fjord (the þrœndir; see Trøndelag) named themselves after the fjord. (Compare sygnir, which means 'the people living around the fjord Sogn'.)
^Chippindale, Christopher; Taçon, Paul S. C. (1998). The Archaeology of Rock-Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 156.
^Thue, Stein (2008). On the Pilgrim Way to Trondheim. Trondheim: Tapir Academic Press. p. 27.
^Hamblin, Paul F.; Carmack, Eddy C. (1980). Freeland, Howard (ed.). "Mean Field Distributions of a Dissolved Substance in the Vicinity of Branches in a Fjord System". Fjord Oceanography. New York: Plenum: 371–376. doi:10.1007/978-1-4613-3105-6_33. ISBN978-1-4613-3107-0.
^Mork, J. Fisk og fiskerier i Trondheimsfjorden. Tapir Forlag. pp. 110–132.
^Eivindsen, TOve (21 January 2011). . Forskning.no. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
External links
Media related to Trondheimsfjorden at Wikimedia Commons
Pictures and information about cold coral reefs
The sea trees of Trondheim
The rich bird life of the inner Trondheimsfjord wetland system
January 28, 2023
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The Trondheim Fjord 1 2 3 or Trondheimsfjorden pronounced ˈtrɔ nː h aeɪmsˌfjuːɳ an inlet of the Norwegian Sea is Norway s third longest fjord at 130 kilometres 81 mi long It is located in the west central part of the country in Trondelag county and it stretches from the municipality of Orland in the west to the municipality of Steinkjer in the north passing the city of Trondheim on its way Its maximum depth is 617 metres 2 024 ft between Orkland and Indre Fosen TrondheimsfjordenTrondheim FjordMap of Trondheim Fjord and the Fosen peninsulaTrondheimsfjordenLocation of the fjordShow map of TrondelagTrondheimsfjordenTrondheimsfjorden Norway Show map of NorwayLocationTrondelag county NorwayCoordinates63 49 09 N 11 06 28 E 63 8192 N 11 1078 E 63 8192 11 1078 Coordinates 63 49 09 N 11 06 28 E 63 8192 N 11 1078 E 63 8192 11 1078TypeFjordBasin countriesNorwayMax length130 kilometres 81 mi Max depth617 metres 2 024 ft SettlementsTrondheim Stjordalshalsen Levanger SteinkjerThe largest islands in the fjord are Ytteroya and Tautra the small island of Munkholmen is located near the harbor of Trondheim and there are several islands at the entrance of the fjord The narrow Skarnsundet is crossed by the Skarnsund Bridge The part of the fjord to the north of the strait is referred to as the Beitstadfjorden The main part of the Trondheimsfjord is ice free all year only Verrasundet a long and narrow fjord branch in the northern part of the fjord might be ice covered in winter The Beitstadfjorden might also freeze over in winter but only for a few weeks The towns of Stjordalshalsen Levanger and Steinkjer are found on the eastern and northeastern shores of the fjord Aker Verdal in Verdal produces large offshore installations for the petroleum sector A yard in Indre Fosen completed the luxurious apartment ship MS The World Fiborgtangen is a peninsula along the eastern shore of the fjord where a large paper mill owned by Norske Skog is located The Trondheimsfjord has rich marine life with both southern and northern species at least 90 species of fish have been observed and the fjord has the largest biological production among Norway s fjords 4 In recent years deep water corals Lophelia pertusa were discovered in the fjord not far from the city of Trondheim Several of the best salmon rivers in Norway empty into the fjord Among these are the rivers Gaula in Orkland just south of Trondheim Orklaelva also in Orkland Stjordalselva in Stjordal and Verdalselva in Verdal The lowland east and south of the fjord represents one of Norway s best agricultural areas The more rugged and mountainous Fosen peninsula lies to the west and northwest giving some shelter from the wind common to coastal areas The Trondheimsfjord was an important waterway in the Viking Age as it is still today In 1888 an undersea mudslide caused a tsunami that killed one person in Trondheim and ruptured three railway lines Four giant squid have been found in the fjord which is among the highest concentrations in the world 5 Contents 1 Name 2 Media gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksName EditThe fjord is named after the city of Trondheim but originally the name of the fjord might have been just THrond or THround in Old Norse A name like that would be related to the verb throast which means to thrive or flourish and the name THror which means likeable or stoutish and was one of Odin s nicknames If this is the case then the people living around the fjord the thrœndir see Trondelag named themselves after the fjord Compare sygnir which means the people living around the fjord Sogn Media gallery Edit Korsvika eastern Trondheim view towards north Lighthouse and the island Munkholmen Asenfjord near Stjordal The Tirpitz was moored nearby during parts of World War II Coastal farm area along the fjord Skarnsund Bridge the only road crossing on the fjord Harbour of TrondheimSee also EditEllen Lie Petter LieReferences Edit Chippindale Christopher Tacon Paul S C 1998 The Archaeology of Rock Art Cambridge Cambridge University Press p 156 Thue Stein 2008 On the Pilgrim Way to Trondheim Trondheim Tapir Academic Press p 27 Hamblin Paul F Carmack Eddy C 1980 Freeland Howard ed Mean Field Distributions of a Dissolved Substance in the Vicinity of Branches in a Fjord System Fjord Oceanography New York Plenum 371 376 doi 10 1007 978 1 4613 3105 6 33 ISBN 978 1 4613 3107 0 Mork J Fisk og fiskerier i Trondheimsfjorden Tapir Forlag pp 110 132 Eivindsen TOve 21 January 2011 Kjempene i karet Forskning no Archived from the original on 18 May 2011 Retrieved 22 January 2011 External links Edit Media related to Trondheimsfjorden at Wikimedia Commons Norwegian Journal of Geology The deglaciation of Trondheimsfjord NTNU Trondhjem biological station Pictures and information about cold coral reefs Coral reefs in Trondheimsfjord and Norway The sea trees of Trondheim The rich bird life of the inner Trondheimsfjord wetland system Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Trondheim 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