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The '''Greenland Sea''' map, incomplete, shows the unfinished east coast of Greenland on the left and Spitsbergen on the right, in the extreme arctic part of the contemporary political entity of [[:Category:Places in Canada|Canada]], between 72.51°N to 82.34°N.  The map's hexes are [[20-mile Hex Map|20 miles]] in diameter.  The total area is about 366,000 square miles. 
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This remote and inhospitable region is largely unexplored by European explorers.  The harsh Arctic climate, with its icy waters and severe weather conditions, makes navigation and exploration challenging.  The Greenland Sea is frozen for a significant portion of the year, limiting access and navigation. Sea ice makes maritime activities difficult and risky, discouraging extensive exploration of the area.
  
'''Incomplete map'''.  Arctic region reaching from 82.34°N south to 72.51°N, much of which has never been penetrated by civilised shipping beyond the southern tip of Spitsbergen, which has been seen but never explored.
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Nonetheless, the region is important for commercial activities such as whaling and the hunting of seals and walruses. European nations, particularly the Dutch and English, seek these valuable resources — though there are tales of ships being wrecked by gigantic behemoths, or of the destruction of temporary settlements on Spitsbergen by frost-covered trolls.
  
Hexes are [[20-mile Hex Map|20 miles]] in diameterTotal area depicted equals 366,450 sq.m.
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== Features ==
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'''[[Greenland Sea]]'''.  A body of water linking the [[Arctic Ocean |Arctic Ocean]] with the [[Atlantic Sea]], bordered by Greenland to the west, the [[Bering Sea|Bering Sea]] to the east, and the [[Norwegian Sea]] to the southThe sea is known for its extensive ice cover, particularly during the colder seasons, where ice floes and bergs are prominent features, creating a challenging environment for navigators. Variations in sea ice extent occur depending on climatic conditions, influencing maritime activities and trade routes in the region.
  
== Features ==
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: The Greenland sea is home to various marine species, including seals, whales, walruses, narwhal and sea serpentsThe climate is harsh, with cold temperatures and unpredictable weather patternsThe underwater topography is largely undiscovered and poorly understood.
==== Arctic Ocean ====
 
An almost completely landlocked body of water surrounded by the continents of Europe, Asia and America.  The map shown gives the best possible access to the ocean.  The ocean is a vast waste of pack ice, formed during the autumn, winter and spring months.  Glacial ice, the source of icebergs, orginate largely on GreenlandIcebergs, however, comprise only about one third of the ice content of the Arctic Ocean, and are found mainly in the Greenland SeaNone of the sea has been charted, and is unknown to civilisation.  Known life includes seals, polar bears, whales, ice toads, remoraz and white puddings.
 
  
==== Greenland Sea ====
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'''Spitsbergen.''' In the extreme north of the world, comprised of five major islands and numerous smaller ones, the archipelago spans approximately 250 miles from east to westIt's northern edge remains shrouded in mystery, never having been observed. The topography of this archipelago is rugged, characterized by pointed mountain peaks known as "spits bergen," soaring to heights exceeding 5,000 feet. Extensive glaciers cover much of the surface of the larger islands, extending down to the ocean where their ice calves into majestic icebergs. Deep fjords intricately indent the coasts, adding to the dramatic landscape.
A part of the [[Atlantic Ocean]], connecting to the Arctic Ocean by the Fram Strait, between Greenland and Spitsbergen.  A mythological ridge exists below the surface of the Fram Strait, one of the many places rumoured as the lair of the Great Leviathan.  The shallowest depth of the sea is more than 300 fathoms. Polar ice fills this portion of the Greenland Sea most of the year, but it's exact position depends on the winds.  In spring the outer edge of the pack ice follows a general line crossing the bottom of the map shown. In June and July the ice moves farther westward, with its breadth off the east coast of Greenland varying from year to year.
 
  
==== Spitsbergen ====
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: During the summer, rivers rush through the archipelago as the snow at elevations up to 1,600 feet melts; however, these waterways are relatively small and of limited significance. The majority of precipitation takes the form of glacier ice, contributing to the vast icy expanses. The vegetation is typical of the tundra, featuring predominantly mosses, with scattered flowering plants and a few dwarf trees. The climate is decidedly arctic, with brisk temperatures even in the summer months.
An unexplored archipelago in the extreme north of the world, comprising five major islands and many smaller ones.  It measures approximately 250 mi. from east to west; its northern edge has never been observed.  The topography is highly broken with the pointed mountain peaks — ''spits bergen'' — reaching to above 5,000 ft.  Much of the surface of the larger islands is covered with tremendous glaciers which reach down to the ocean, where their ice calves into icebergs.  The coasts are indented by deep fjords.  Rivers rush in the summer, when the snow lying at elevations up to 1,600 ft. melts; however, these are small and of little importance. The greater part of the limited precipitation reaches the sea in the form of glacier ice. The vegetation is of the [[Tundra (range)|tundra]] range, principally mosses, with some flowering plants and a few dwarf trees. The climate is [[Arctic Conditions|arctic]], with [[Brisk Conditions|brisk]] summer temperatures.
 
  
Discovered by the Norse in 1194 <small>A.D.</small> and rediscovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barens, the islands are visited yearly by whalers and sealers.  Ordinary fauna include walruses, polar bears, reindeer and foxes.  Various birds, including the eider duck, ptarmigan, gulls and the snowy owl frequent Spitsbergen. Details about Spitsbergen's residents are unknown.
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: Discovered by the Norse in 1194 <small>A.D.</small> and later rediscovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barents, these islands have become an annual destination for whalers and sealers.  The archipelago supports a diverse range of fauna, including walruses, polar bears, reindeer and foxes.  Various bird species, such as the eider duck, ptarmigan, gulls, and the majestic snowy owl, frequent the region. Despite these regular visits, details about the permanent residents on Spitsbergen remain unknown.
  
 
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! [[Map A.12 - High Greenland|A12: High Greenland]] !! colspan="2"|[[Map A.01 - Greenland Sea|A01: Greenland Sea]] !! [[Map A.02 - East Spitsbergen|A02: East Spitsbergen]]
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| style="width: 120px"|'''[[Map A.12 - High Greenland|A12: High Greenland]]''' || colspan="2"; style="width: 120px"|'''[[Map A.01 - Greenland Sea|A1: Greenland Sea]]''' || style="width: 120px"|'''[[Map A.02 - East Spitsbergen|A2: East Spitsbergen]]'''
 
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! colspan="2"|[[Map B.18 - Iceland|B18: Iceland]] !! colspan="2"|[[Map B.01 - Lofoten|B01: Lofoten]]
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| colspan="2"; style="width: 120px"|'''[[Map B.18 - Iceland|B18: Iceland]]''' || colspan="2"; style="width: 120px"|'''[[Map B.01 - Lofoten|B1: Lofoten]]'''
 
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[[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 11 November 2023

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The Greenland Sea map, incomplete, shows the unfinished east coast of Greenland on the left and Spitsbergen on the right, in the extreme arctic part of the contemporary political entity of Canada, between 72.51°N to 82.34°N. The map's hexes are 20 miles in diameter. The total area is about 366,000 square miles.

This remote and inhospitable region is largely unexplored by European explorers. The harsh Arctic climate, with its icy waters and severe weather conditions, makes navigation and exploration challenging. The Greenland Sea is frozen for a significant portion of the year, limiting access and navigation. Sea ice makes maritime activities difficult and risky, discouraging extensive exploration of the area.

Nonetheless, the region is important for commercial activities such as whaling and the hunting of seals and walruses. European nations, particularly the Dutch and English, seek these valuable resources — though there are tales of ships being wrecked by gigantic behemoths, or of the destruction of temporary settlements on Spitsbergen by frost-covered trolls.

Features

Greenland Sea. A body of water linking the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Sea, bordered by Greenland to the west, the Bering Sea to the east, and the Norwegian Sea to the south. The sea is known for its extensive ice cover, particularly during the colder seasons, where ice floes and bergs are prominent features, creating a challenging environment for navigators. Variations in sea ice extent occur depending on climatic conditions, influencing maritime activities and trade routes in the region.

The Greenland sea is home to various marine species, including seals, whales, walruses, narwhal and sea serpents. The climate is harsh, with cold temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns. The underwater topography is largely undiscovered and poorly understood.

Spitsbergen. In the extreme north of the world, comprised of five major islands and numerous smaller ones, the archipelago spans approximately 250 miles from east to west. It's northern edge remains shrouded in mystery, never having been observed. The topography of this archipelago is rugged, characterized by pointed mountain peaks known as "spits bergen," soaring to heights exceeding 5,000 feet. Extensive glaciers cover much of the surface of the larger islands, extending down to the ocean where their ice calves into majestic icebergs. Deep fjords intricately indent the coasts, adding to the dramatic landscape.

During the summer, rivers rush through the archipelago as the snow at elevations up to 1,600 feet melts; however, these waterways are relatively small and of limited significance. The majority of precipitation takes the form of glacier ice, contributing to the vast icy expanses. The vegetation is typical of the tundra, featuring predominantly mosses, with scattered flowering plants and a few dwarf trees. The climate is decidedly arctic, with brisk temperatures even in the summer months.
Discovered by the Norse in 1194 A.D. and later rediscovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barents, these islands have become an annual destination for whalers and sealers. The archipelago supports a diverse range of fauna, including walruses, polar bears, reindeer and foxes. Various bird species, such as the eider duck, ptarmigan, gulls, and the majestic snowy owl, frequent the region. Despite these regular visits, details about the permanent residents on Spitsbergen remain unknown.

Adjacent Maps

A12: High Greenland A1: Greenland Sea A2: East Spitsbergen
B18: Iceland B1: Lofoten


See Sheet Maps