Sultartangalón

Sultartangalón
Location Highlands of Iceland
Coordinates 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°W / 64.20944; -19.48000Coordinates: 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W / 64.20944°N 19.48000°W / 64.20944; -19.48000
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Þjórsá and Tungnaá
Primary outflows Þjórsá
Basin countries Iceland
Surface area 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)
Water volume 109 gigalitres (88,000 acre·ft)
Surface elevation 297 m (974 ft)

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.

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