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Þórisvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈθouːrɪsˌvahtn̥]; sometimes anglicized to Thorisvatn[1]) is the largest lake of Iceland, situated at the south end of Sprengisandur highland road within the highlands of Iceland.^{[citation needed]}

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Þórisvatn
Þórisvatn
Coordinates	64°14′N 18°55′W
Primary inflows	Þjórsá
Primary outflows	Þjórsá
Basin countries	Iceland
Surface area	88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Max. depth	109 m (358 ft)

It is a reservoir of a surface about 88 km² and uses the energy of the river Þjórsá, which comes down from the glacier Hofsjökull. Here in the south, it is exploited in a power station. It is like other Icelandic lakes, which are mostly glacial lakes or volcanic lakes, it normally has a stark green color.^{[citation needed]}

The lake grew from about 70 km² to 86 km² with the construction of the power station and was previously only the second largest lake in the country.

See also

• List of lakes of Iceland
• Geography of Iceland

References

External links

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На других языках

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[de] Þórisvatn

Der Þórisvatn ist ein See im isländischen Hochland. Er liegt großenteils in der Gemeinde Ásahreppur sowie zu einem kleinen Teil in der Gemeinde Rangárþing ytra.

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- [en] Þórisvatn

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[es] Þórisvatn

Þórisvatn es un lago situado en la región de Suðurland de Islandia. Con 88 kilómetros cuadrados es el mayor del país.[1] Está situado en el extremo sur de la carretera que recorre las tierras altas llamada Sprengisandur dentro de las Tierras Altas de la isla.

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[fr] Þórisvatn

Le Þórisvatn ou Thórisvatn est le plus grand lac d'Islande avec une superficie de 88 km2[2]. Il est situé dans le sud du pays, près de la route Sprengisandur et des Hautes Terres d'Islande.

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[it] Þórisvatn

Il Þórisvatn è il più grande bacino idrico dell'Islanda. È situato nella parte meridionale degli altopiani d'Islanda, nella valle Sprengisandur.

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[ru] Тоурисватн

Тоурисватн (исл. Þórisvatn) — водохранилище в Исландии. Является самым большим водоёмом страны. Расположено на юге Исландского плато, возле высокогорной дороги Спренгисандур. Площадь — 88 км². Объём воды — 1,18 км³.

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