Hafragilsfoss

Hafragilsfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhavraˌcɪlsˌfɔsː] ) is a waterfall in Iceland.

Hafragilsfoss
Hafragilsfoss waterfall, seen from the observation point
LocationNorth of Iceland
Total height27 m (89 ft)
Number of drops1
Total width91 m (299 ft)

The waterfall flows downstream from Dettifoss within the depths of the Jökulságljúfur canyon. This waterfall is also on the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, making it a powerful waterfall. The falls are visible from both sides of the river.[1]

The waterfall has a single drop of 27 m (89 ft) and has an average width of 91 m (299 ft).[2]

References

  1. World of Waterfalls
  2. "WWD - World Waterfall Database". Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2009.

65°49′57″N 16°24′00″W


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