Soviet-Norwegian Historical Expedition to Zemlya Frantsa-Iosifa

Abstract In summer 1990 a Soviet-Norwegian expedition spent three weeks travelling to and around Zemlya Frantsa-Iosifa (Franz Joseph Land). The main purpose of the expedition was to locate the remains of Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen's wintering quarters of 1895–96, and other historical...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Barr, Susan
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1991
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Fridtjof
Eira
Franz Joseph Land
Fridtjof Nansen
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s003224740001305x
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S003224740001305X
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Summary:Abstract In summer 1990 a Soviet-Norwegian expedition spent three weeks travelling to and around Zemlya Frantsa-Iosifa (Franz Joseph Land). The main purpose of the expedition was to locate the remains of Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen's wintering quarters of 1895–96, and other historical sites at Cape Flora, Eira Harbour, Camp Ziegler, Buchta Tichaja and Teplitz Bay were also visited. The group experienced an amazing openness in this area which has been closed to visitors since 1930. The historical sites and their present condition are described.

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