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Iceland is a nation abundant of waterfalls. The explanations behind Iceland having such a huge number of incredible waterfalls, likely numbering in the thousands, are generally atmosphere related – the country’s northern latitude means that it has lots of rain and snow, and it also has a large area covered with glaciers. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Waterfalls in Iceland


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Waterfalls in Iceland
  • Iceland is a nation abundant of waterfalls. The
    explanations behind Iceland having such a huge
    number of incredible waterfalls, likely numbering
    in the thousands, are generally atmosphere
    related the countrys northern latitude means
    that it has lots of rain and snow, and it also
    has a large area covered with glaciers. 

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Skógafoss
  • The length and width of the waterfall are 62 m
    and 25 m respectively.

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Gullfoss
  • This two-level waterfall falls down 32 meters
    into a crevasse in Hvítá River and you can stand
    close enough to feel the cool water shower all
    over.

4
Dettifoss
  • It is 100 m wide and has a drop of 45 m into the
    gulch underneath.

5
Seljalandsfoss
  • It is quite narrow, however, falls down a 63 m
    cliff. It is exceptionally pleasant and there is
    a pathway driving behind it so you can appreciate
    a view from behind the waterfall.

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Hraunfossar
  • Hraunfossar is a 900-meter long waterfall that
    spills out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field and
    down the side of the banks of the Hvita waterway.
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