The Denmark Strait[a] is the strait that separates Greenland from Iceland. The Norwegian island of Jan Mayen lies northeast of the strait. The strait connects the Greenland Sea, an extension of the Arctic Ocean, to the Irminger Sea, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is …

2021年2月18日 · The Denmark Strait is about 480 km long, 290 km wide at its narrowest point, and about 191 m deep at its deepest point. It connects the Greenland Sea, which is an extension of the Arctic Ocean, with the Irminger Sea, which is a part of the Atlantic Ocean.

2024年3月7日 · The Denmark Strait cataract, located between Greenland and Iceland, is the world's largest waterfall, unseen under the Atlantic Ocean, plunging 11,500 feet (3,505 meters) and carrying around 175 million cubic feet (5 million cubic meters) of water per second.

Denmark Strait, channel partially within the Arctic Circle, lying between Greenland (west) and Iceland (east). About 180 miles (290 km) wide at its narrowest point, the strait extends southward for 300 miles (483 km) from the Greenland Sea to the open waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

2024年12月20日 · The Denmark Strait cataract is a sloping portion of the seafloor between Iceland and Greenland that funnels cold water from the Nordic Seas into the Irminger Sea, fueling Atlantic Ocean currents.

The Denmark Strait or Greenland Strait is an oceanic strait between Greenland (to its northwest) and Iceland (to its southeast). The Norwegian island of Jan Mayen is northeast of the strait. It connects the Greenland Sea, an extension of the Arctic Ocean, to the Irminger Sea, a …

2025年1月11日 · In the Denmark Strait, southward-flowing frigid water from the Nordic Seas meets warmer water from the Irminger Sea. The cold, dense water quickly sinks below the warmer water and flows over the huge drop in the ocean floor, creating a downward flow estimated over 123 million cubic feet per second.

2023年3月18日 · The Denmark Strait lies in the Arctic Circle and provides an opportunity to witness the magnificent Northern Lights in winter. Sightseeing is also a great option since there are many historic sites and landmarks like ancient …

The Denmark Strait is a water body that is located between the southeastern end of Greenland and the northeastern end of Iceland. The Denmark Strait is generally considered as an ocean strait. In Greenland, the Denmark Strait is also called the Greenland Strait.

2024年11月25日 · The Denmark Strait is a narrow passage of water that separates the two large islands of Greenland and Iceland. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean and is approximately 300 miles long and 180 miles wide at its widest point.