Nordenskjöld Lake

Nordenskjöld Lake
Location of Nordenskjöld Lake in Chile.
Location of Nordenskjöld Lake in Chile.
Nordenskjöld Lake
LocationMagallanes Region
Coordinates51°02′S 73°00′W / 51.033°S 73.000°W / -51.033; -73.000[1]
Primary inflowsPaine River
Primary outflowsPaine River
Basin countriesChile
Max. length15 km (9.3 mi)[2]
Surface area28 km2 (11 sq mi)[2]
References[1][2]

The Nordenskjöld (Spanish: Lago Nordenskjöld or Lago Nordenskiöld) is a lake in Torres del Paine National Park in the Magallanes Region, southern Chile. The lake is named after the Swede Otto Nordenskjöld, who explored the region at the beginning of the 20th century. The outfall of Nordenskjöld Lake consists of a waterfall known as Salto Grande. At this western end of the lake on the southern side is an abundance of wildlife, including grazing guanaco.[3]

Nordenskjöld Lake, in the Torres del Paine National Park

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Earth Info. 2002
  2. ^ a b c Gobierno de Chile. 2004
  3. ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2008

References


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