Sultartangalón
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| Sultartangalón | |
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| Location | Highlands of Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°WCoordinates: 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Þjórsá and Tungnaá |
| Primary outflows | Þjórsá |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 20 km² |
| Water volume | 109 Gl |
| Surface elevation | 297 m |
The lake Sultartangarlón is situated in the Highlands of Iceland to the north of the volcano Hekla. It is a reservoir of the river Þjórsá. Its surface area is 20 km².
Many reservoirs have been constructed and are being constructed in the highlands, which raises questions in Icelandic society about the roles and interests of industry and environment.
See also
- Lakes of Iceland
- Geography of Iceland
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