Blöndulón

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At 57 km2, Blöndulón (Icelandic pronunciation: [plœntloun]) is one of Iceland's largest lakes. It was created in 1984-1991 as a reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun [plœntvrcn] power plant, and has a depth of 39 m. It is situated near the Kjölur highland road in the Highlands of Iceland. The hot springs of Hveravellir are situated some 25 km to the south.

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