Fennoscandian Ice Sheet

The Fennoscandian Ice Sheet was a massive glacier that covered northern Europe, including parts of Scandinavia, Finland, northwest Russia, and the Baltic Sea, during the last Ice Age. It was part of the larger ice sheets that advanced and retreated over thousands of years, shaping the land’s landscape. As the climate warmed, the ice melted, leaving behind features like fjords, lakes, and valleys. Today, its legacy influences the geography and geology of northern Europe, and studying it helps scientists understand past climate changes and ice dynamics.