Þórisvatn
| Þórisvatn | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 64°14′N 18°55′W / 64.233°N 18.917°WCoordinates: 64°14′N 18°55′W / 64.233°N 18.917°W |
| Primary inflows | Þjórsá |
| Primary outflows | Þjórsá |
| Basin countries | Iceland |
| Surface area | 88 km² |
| Max. depth | 109 m |
Þórisvatn, is the largest lake of Iceland, situated at the south end of Sprengisandur highland road within the highlands of Iceland.
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.
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