Blöndulón
Blöndulón | |
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Coordinates | 65°10′53″N 19°38′58″W / 65.18139°N 19.64944°WCoordinates: 65°10′53″N 19°38′58″W / 65.18139°N 19.64944°W |
Lake type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Blanda, Kolkukvíslar |
Primary outflows | Blanda |
Basin countries | Iceland |
Surface area | 57 km² |
Max. depth | 39 m |
Water volume | 400 Gl |
At 57 km², Blöndulón is one of Iceland's largest lakes. It was created in 1984-1991 as a reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun power plant, and has a depth of 39 m. [1] It is situated near the Kjölur highland road in the Highlands of Iceland. The hot springs of Hveravellir are situated some 25 km to the south.
See also
References
- ↑ "Blanda hydropower station leaflet" (PDF). Landsvirkjun. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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