A fjord is a long, narrow bay with steep sides, created in a glacially carved valley that is filled by rising sea water levels. The seeds of a fjord are laid when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley through abrasion of the surrounding bedrock by the sediment it carries. Many such valleys were formed during recent ice age when the sea was at a much lower level than it is today. At the end of the ice age, the climate warmed up again and glaciers retreated.
Photo taken at the Aurlandsfjord. Paragliding is a popular sport in Norway. In ridge soaring, pilots fly along the length of a ridge feature in the landscape, relying on the lift provided by the air which is forced up as it passes over the ridge. A tandem flight with professional is the perfect way to enjoy your first flying experience. We just arrived too late to go on a tandem flight. Remember also that bookings are essential.
Een fjord is een bepaald type inham in een bergachtige kust, gekenmerkt door
steile wanden die door gletsjerwerking zijn uitgesleten. Kenmerkend
bij fjorden zijn de bergachtige kusten met diepe insnijdingen en
steile hellingen, die zich ook onder water voortzetten. De fjorden
zijn vaak in U-vormige dalen, ontstaan door de uitschuring van landijs
tijdens de ijstijden.
Paragliding wordt redelijk veel beoefend in Noorwegen. Het z.g. soaring is langs
een berghelling vliegen en door de hellingstijgwind op dezelfde hoogte
blijven, of zelfs hoger komen. Wij kwamen net te laat voor een tandem
vlucht met professional. Vergeet ook niet van te voren te boeken!
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