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Blöndulón

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Primary inflows
  
Blanda, Kolkukvíslar

Basin countries
  
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.

Map of Bl%C3%B6ndul%C3%B3n, Iceland

References

Blöndulón Wikipedia


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