reykjanes · Iceland
Reykjanesvirkjun
About Reykjanesvirkjun
Reykjanesvirkjun er 100 MW, sjókæld, jarðvarmavirkjun. „Í um 100 m fjarlægð frá ströndinni eru um 50 m djúpar sjónámsholur, sem sjá virkjuninni fyrir um 3500 l/s af 8 °C kælisjó“ (1). Í stöðvarhúsi virkjunarinnar hefur verið sett upp gagnvirk sýning sem ber heitið Orkuverið Jörð. „Á spjöldum og gagnvirkum skjám er að finna ógrynni upplýsinga um orku, plánetur og himingeiminn“ (2).
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, creating intense geothermal activity
- ✔Reykjanesvirkjun is fed by geothermal heat from deep underground
- ✔Geothermal springs have been used by Icelanders for bathing and relaxation for centuries
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Reykjanesvirkjun is a geothermal hot spring in reykjanes, one of the many natural wonders created by Iceland's active volcanic geology. Geothermal hot springs are a defining feature of the Icelandic landscape.
Why Visit
A natural geothermal wonder, a product of Iceland's volcanic activity.
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Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
