Langisjór

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lake_name = Langisjór
image_lake = Langisjor_2006.jpg
caption_lake = in summer
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basin_countries = Iceland
length = 20 km
width = 2 km
area = 26 km²
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max-depth = 75 m
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elevation = 670 m
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Langisjór is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland. It is around 20 km in length and up to 2 km wide, with a total surface area of about 26 km² and a depth of 75m at its deepest point.

The lake is situated rather far from civilisation at the south-western border of Vatnajökull at an altitude of 670 m above sea level. On the other hand, the environment is extremely beautiful (see photos). Environmental campaigners have expressed concern at government plans to site an industrial dam on the lake.

ee also

*Lakes of Iceland

External links

*Photos: http://isafold.de/strutsstigur02/img_voetn.htm