is formed by glacial deposits. The average depth is 5 meters and the residence time
of water in the fjord is about 20 days. As to tidal variations the amplitude is about 0.4 meters. Horsens
fjord consists of marine coastal ecosystems. There are three fairly large islands with cultivated land and
scattered habitation. One of the most important plant community on the islands are along the East coast
/media/loftslag/CASE_A___Jes_Pedersen_(Region_Midt,_Dk)_Introduction.pdf
is formed by glacial deposits. The average depth is 5 meters and the residence time
of water in the fjord is about 20 days. As to tidal variations the amplitude is about 0.4 meters. Horsens
fjord consists of marine coastal ecosystems. There are three fairly large islands with cultivated land and
scattered habitation. One of the most important plant community on the islands are along the East coast
/media/loftslag/Case_A___Horsens_Fjord.pdf
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