Blöndulón

Blöndulón
Coordinates 65°10′53″N 19°38′58″W / 65.18139°N 19.64944°W / 65.18139; -19.64944Coordinates: 65°10′53″N 19°38′58″W / 65.18139°N 19.64944°W / 65.18139; -19.64944
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

  1. "Blanda hydropower station leaflet" (PDF). Landsvirkjun. Retrieved 31 January 2015.


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