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Lagarfljót (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈlaːɣarˌfljouːt]) also called Fljótið [ˈfljouːtɪθ] is a lake situated in the east of Iceland near Egilsstaðir. Its surface measures 53 square kilometres (20 sq mi) and it is 25 kilometres (16 mi) long; its greatest width is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) and its greatest depth 112 m (367 ft). The River Lagarfljót flows through this lake. The 27 MW Lagarfossvirkjun hydropower station is located at its lower end.[1]

Lagarfljót
Lagarfljót
Coordinates	65°11′N 14°36′W
Primary inflows	Lagarfljót
Primary outflows	Lagarfljót
Basin countries	Iceland
Max. length	25 km (16 mi)
Max. width	2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Surface area	53 km2 (20 sq mi)
Max. depth	112 m (367 ft)
Surface elevation	20 m (66 ft)

The biggest forest in Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur is found near the lake as well as a waterfall, Hengifoss. Hengifoss, at 128 m (420 ft), is one of the tallest waterfalls in the country. Below it is another waterfall called Litlanesfoss.

As with the Scottish lake Loch Ness, a cryptid serpent, called Lagarfljótsormurinn by locals, is believed by some to live in the depths of Lagarfljót.

See also

• List of rivers of Iceland
• Waterfalls of Iceland

References

External links

• Information and photo
• Hallormsstaður und Hengifoss

На других языках

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[de] Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót ist ein See und ein Fluss im Osten Islands bei Egilsstaðir in der Gemeinde Fljótsdalshérað.

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- [en] Lagarfljót

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[es] Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót o Lögurinn es un río y el lago que forma en su cauce ubicados en el este de Islandia, entre Egilsstaðir y Fellabær.[1] Ocupa un área de 53 km², tiene 25 kilómetros de largo, su anchura máxima es de 2.5 km y su profundidad máxima de 112 metros.

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[fr] Lögurinn

Le Lögurinn, aussi appelé Lagarfljót du nom de la rivière qui la traverse, est un lac d'Islande qui se trouve dans le Nord-Est du pays. La ville d'Egilsstaðir se trouve sur son rivage.

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[it] Lagarfljót (lago)

Il lago Lagarfljót (chiamato anche Lögurinn) è situato nell'Islanda orientale, vicino a Egilsstaðir. La superficie misura 53 km² ed è lungo circa 25 km, mentre la sua larghezza massima è di 2,5 km e la sua profondità di 112 m. L'omonimo fiume scorre attraverso questo lago.

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[ru] Лагарфльоут

Лагарфльоут (исл. Lagarfljót также известное как Lögurinn) — озеро, расположенное в восточной части Исландии в регионе Эйстюрланд, вблизи города Эгильсстадир. Озеро занимает площадь 53 км². Длина озера составляет 25 км, наибольшая ширина 2,5 км, глубина достигает 112 метров. Через озеро протекает одноимённая река.

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