Jøkel Bay

Jøkel Bay is a geographical feature typically referring to a bay or inlet in a coastal region where a jøkel, an Icelandic term for glacier, terminates or has recently terminated. Such bays are characterized by cold waters, potential icebergs calved from the glacier, and often high rates of sedimentation from glacial meltwater. These areas are of significant interest to scientists studying glacial retreat, sea-level rise, and changing coastal environments. The name is most commonly associated with locations in Iceland, Greenland, and other Arctic or subarctic regions influenced by glacial activity. The presence of a jøkel bay indicates a dynamic and geologically active coastal zone. The ecological conditions in jøkel bays are unique and often support specialized flora and fauna adapted to the harsh environment.