Kleifarvatn
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Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula. It is located on the fissure zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The lake has no visible water coming in or going out as most of its water comes and leaves underground. The lake can be reached via a track, and there are two areas with high temperature that can be found not far from it: Seltún/Krýsuvík and another to the east. The lake's greatest depth is 97 m. After the 2000 Iceland earthquakes, the lake began to diminish, and 20% of its surface has since disappeared. ()
Alternative names: Area: 3.47 mi²Length: 2.92 miWidth: 8202 ftMaximum depth: 318 ftElevation: 443 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 63°55'33"N, 21°58'36"W
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Kleifarvatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Krýsuvík.
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