Sultartangalón
Reservoir in Highlands of Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lake Sultartangarlón (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏl̥tarˌtʰauŋkarˌlouːn] ⓘ) 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.
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Sultartangalón | |
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Location | Highlands of Iceland |
Coordinates | 64°12′34″N 19°28′48″W |
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) |
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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.