Tunulliarfik

Tunulliarfik is a bay located in southern Greenland. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Labrador Sea, south of the Sermilik Fjord. The bay is characterized by its rugged, mountainous coastline and the presence of numerous small islands and skerries. The waters within Tunulliarfik are often filled with icebergs calved from nearby glaciers, particularly during the spring and summer months.

Historically, Tunulliarfik has been an important area for Inuit settlements. Archaeological evidence suggests human activity in the region dating back to the Norse era, and later, during the Thule period. The natural resources of the bay, including marine mammals and fish, provided sustenance for the local populations. Today, there are small settlements located on the shores of Tunulliarfik, whose inhabitants continue to rely on traditional livelihoods like fishing and hunting.

The geographical features of Tunulliarfik, including its deep waters and sheltered inlets, have also made it a site of interest for researchers studying glaciology and marine biology. The bay serves as an outlet for several glaciers, contributing to the dynamic ice conditions observed in the area. The remote and pristine nature of Tunulliarfik makes it a significant natural landscape within the Greenlandic Arctic.