Primary inflows Max. depth 39 m (128 ft) Outflow location Blanda Lake type Reservoir | Primary outflows Blanda Surface area 57 km (22 sq mi) Area 57 km² Inflow source Blanda | |
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Water volume 400 gigalitres (320,000 acre·ft) |
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. 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.
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References
Blöndulón Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA