Búrfell
A 669 m basalt tuya on the western side of Þjórsárdalur, above Þjórsá and the Búrfell hydropower area.
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About Búrfell
A 669 m basalt tuya on the western side of Þjórsárdalur, above Þjórsá and the Búrfell hydropower area.
Combine a striking volcanic mountain with the natural, historical and hydropower landscape of Þjórsárdalur.
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Búrfell is both a distinctive volcanic landform and a landmark in Iceland's modern energy landscape. The mountain borders Þjórsárdalur, close to historic sites such as Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, while tunnels and infrastructure for Búrfellsvirkjun illustrate how the Þjórsá river system has been harnessed for hydropower.
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Búrfell is a tuya — a flat-topped volcanic mountain formed by eruptions beneath ice.
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