Kangerluarsuk Tulleq facts for kids
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Kangerluarsuk Tulleq (also spelled Kangerdluarssuk Tugdleq) is a long fjord in western Greenland. It stretches for about 28 kilometers (17 miles). A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides, usually created by a glacier. This fjord runs mostly from east to west. It opens up into the Davis Strait on the western side. Kangerluarsuk Tulleq is located in the Qeqqata area of Greenland.
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Exploring Kangerluarsuk Tulleq's Geography
The entrance of the fjord is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northwest of the town of Sisimiut. To the north, the fjord is bordered by a large mountain area called Aqqutikitsoq. This area has some glaciers and reaches a height of 1,448 meters (4,751 feet).
To the northwest, you'll find rolling hills near Akornata Qaqqaa mountain, which is 801 meters (2,628 feet) tall. This mountain is part of a long chain that stretches from the Pingu mountain group. This mountain chain becomes flatter towards the east. This is because the huge Greenland ice sheet (called Sermersuaq in Greenlandic) pushed down on the land for a very long time.
The Fjord's Inner Reaches
The very end of the fjord is located further east. To the south, the fjord is bordered by the long Majoriaq mountain range. This range includes mountains like Ujarasussuliup Qaqqaa (423 meters or 1,388 feet) and Palasip Qaqqaa (544 meters or 1,785 feet). This east-west mountain range continues through the Aappilattorsuaq massif, which is 907 meters (2,976 feet) high. It connects with the northern mountain range near the fjord's end.
Settlements Near the Fjord
There are no towns or villages directly on the shores of Kangerluarsuk Tulleq. The closest community is Sisimiut. It is located to the southeast of Palasip Qaqqaa mountain.
Adventure and Tourism
At the head of the fjord, you can find two small huts. These huts are maintained by the authorities in Sisimiut. They offer shelter for people hiking on the Polar Route, which goes from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq. They are also used by people on overnight dogsled trips from Sisimiut.
Arctic Circle Race
The Arctic Circle Race is a very tough, 160-kilometer (99-mile) long cross-country ski race. It takes place every winter. Part of its trail follows the Arctic Circle Trail at the head of the fjord. This race started in 1998 and has since become a well-known international competition.
