Hafragilsfoss

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

Hafragilsfoss
Hafragilsfoss waterfall, seen from the observation point
Hafragilsfoss is located in Iceland
Hafragilsfoss
LocationNorth of Iceland
Total height27 m (89 ft)
Number of drops1
Total width91 m (299 ft)
Hafragilsfoss Waterfall, from upper view

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 meters (89 feet) and has an average width of 91 meters (300 feet).[2]

References
  1. World of Waterfalls
  2. "WWD - World Waterfall Database". Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
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