Þórisvatn
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| Þórisvatn | |
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| Coordinates | |
| Primary sources | Þjórsá |
| Primary outflows | Þjórsá |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 88 km² |
| Max-depth | 109 m |
The biggest lake of Iceland, Þórisvatn, is situated at the south end of Sprengisandur highland road within the highlands of Iceland.
It is a reservoir of a surface about 88 km² and uses the energy of the river Þjórsá, which comes down from the glacier Vatnajökull. Here in the south, it is exploited in a power station. Like a lot of other Icelandic lakes, which are mostly glacial lakes or volcanic lakes, it normally has a stark green color.
In addition to hydroelectric power generated from the island's rivers and lakes, Iceland also exploits the readily available geothermal energy sources. In consequence, there is a surplus of electricity, which ideally could be transmitted to other countries. However, Iceland's isolated position makes this a difficult proposition for the time being.
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