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Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station
south-iceland
Nesjavellir is one of Iceland's largest geothermal power stations, located near Þingvellir in the heart of a volcanic rift zone. The plant produces both electricity (120 MW) and hot water (1,800 litres per second at 83°C) for the Greater Reykjavík area. Guided tours allow visitors to see the drilling operations, turbine halls and the dramatic landscape of steam columns rising from the hillside. The surrounding area has interesting geothermal surface features including bubbling mud pools and fumaroles.
Nesjavellir is one of Iceland's largest geothermal power stations, located near Þingvellir in the heart of a volcanic rift zone.
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Nesjavellir is one of Iceland's largest geothermal power stations, located near Þingvellir in the heart of a volcanic rift zone. The plant produces both electricity (120 MW) and hot water (1,800 litres per second at 83°C) for the Greater Reykjavík area. Guided tours allow visitors to see the drilling operations, turbine halls and the dramatic landscape of steam columns rising from the hillside. The surrounding area has interesting geothermal surface features including bubbling mud pools and fumaroles.
Sobre Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station is a point of interest in south-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
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- Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
- Iceland offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural experiences
- The country's unique geology creates a constantly changing and dramatic environment
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Nesjavellir is one of Iceland's largest geothermal power stations, located near Þingvellir in the heart of a volcanic rift zone.
