Robeson Channel facts for kids
The Robeson Channel is a stretch of water located far north, between Greenland and Ellesmere Island. Ellesmere Island is Canada's most northern island. This channel is the northernmost part of a larger waterway called Nares Strait. It connects the Hall Basin to its south with the huge Arctic Ocean to its north. A fjord in Greenland, called the Newman Fjord, opens up into the Robeson Channel.
About Robeson Channel
Where is it?
The Robeson Channel is found in the very cold, icy northern parts of the world. It acts like a watery highway between two large landmasses: Greenland and Ellesmere Island in Canada. This channel is a key part of the Nares Strait, which is a long, narrow passage of water.
How Big is it?
The Robeson Channel is about 50 miles (80 km) long. Its width changes, being anywhere from 11 to 18 miles (18 to 29 km) wide. Close to this channel is Alert, Nunavut, which is the most northern place in the world where people live all the time.
How it Got its Name
The Robeson Channel was named during an important trip called the Polaris Expedition in 1871. It was named after an American man named George M. Robeson. He was the Secretary of the Navy at that time, working for President Ulysses S. Grant.
