Kvalsundet

Kvalsundet is crossed by the Kvalsund Bridge.

Kvalsundet is a strait in Finnmark, Norway. The strait separates the island of Kvaløya from the mainland.[1] The strait is crossed by Kvalsund Bridge, which connects Kvaløya to the mainland and is the world's northernmost suspension bridge.[2] Norway's first power station based on tidal currents is located in the strait.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kvalsundet – sund i Kvalsund". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kvalsund bru". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Askheim, Svein. "Kvalsundet tidevannskraftverk". In Godal, Anne Marit. Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 August 2013.

Coordinates: 70°30′29″N 23°55′37″E / 70.508°N 23.927°E / 70.508; 23.927


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