Espelandsfossen (Odda)

Espelandsfossen

Espelandsfossen in September 1997
Location Odda, Norway
Coordinates 59°56′45″N 06°34′54″E / 59.94583°N 6.58167°E / 59.94583; 6.58167Coordinates: 59°56′45″N 06°34′54″E / 59.94583°N 6.58167°E / 59.94583; 6.58167
Type Tiered Plunges
Total height 75 metres (246 ft)
Number of drops 2
Longest drop 55 metres (180 ft)
Watercourse Espelandselva
Average
flow rate
4 m3/s (140 cu ft/s)

The Espelandsfossen is one of two waterfalls in Norway that shares the same name. This one is located in the Oddadalen valley in the municipality of Odda in Hordaland county, Norway (the other one is in nearby Granvin municipality). This waterfall has a height of 75 metres (246 ft), with a total of 2 drops, with an average waterflow of 4 cubic metres per second (140 cu ft/s).[1]

References

  1. "Espelandsfossen". World Waterfall Database.


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