Ikertooq Fjord facts for kids
Ikertooq Fjord (also known as Ikertôq in older spellings) is a long arm of the sea, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) long, located in western Greenland. It's part of the Qeqqata area. This fjord flows out into the Davis Strait, which is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) south of the town of Sisimiut.
What is Ikertooq Fjord Like?
The upper part of Ikertooq Fjord is a meeting point for three smaller inlets. This area is called Suluppaavarsiorfik. These three inlets are named Avalleq, Akulleq, and Maligiaq. Akulleq is the main and innermost arm. A river called Itinneq, which flows from the large Tasersuaq lake, empties into the northern inlet of the fjord.
The fjord first flows towards the west. Then, it turns to the west-south-west. It flows between the mainland on its south side and Sarfannguit Island on its north side. The fjord gets much wider as it reaches its mouth, where it connects to the Davis Strait. What's interesting about Ikertooq Fjord is that it has a very narrow connection to the nearby Amerloq Fjord, close to the village of Sarfannguit.
The northern inlet of the fjord is surrounded by tall mountains. These mountains are just south of the Pingu mountain group. This area is about halfway between the Davis Strait and the huge Greenland ice sheet (which is called Sermersuaq in Greenlandic). The mountains become much flatter towards the east. This is because of the immense pressure from the ice sheet over many years.
Who Lives Near Ikertooq Fjord?
The small village of Sarfannguit is located on the eastern tip of Sarfannguit Island. This island is on the northern shore of the fjord. The village sits right at the narrow waterway that connects the mainland and Sarfannguit Island. In the past, there were several small villages along this coast. However, all of them are now empty and abandoned.
