Hvítárvatn
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Hvítárvatn | |
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Coordinates | 64°37′N 19°50′W / 64.617°N 19.833°WCoordinates: 64°37′N 19°50′W / 64.617°N 19.833°W |
Primary outflows | Hvítá |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Surface area | 30 km² |
Max. depth | 84 m |
Hvítárvatn (also known as Hvítárlón) is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland and the source of glacial river Hvítá. It is located 45 km northeast of Gullfoss. Its surface is about 30 km²; its greatest depth is 84 m.
There are some rivers and lakes with the Icelandic adjective hvítur (= white) in their name. This is explained by the origin of most of Iceland's freshwater: It comes down from glaciers and the colour is therefore rather light.
See also
- Lakes of Iceland
- Geography of Iceland
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