Kvassheim Lighthouse
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Kvassheim Lighthouse (Norwegian: Kvassheim fyr) is a lighthouse located on the beach at Kvassheim in Hå municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south of the village of Vigrestad. The original building was established in 1912 and automated in 1984. In 1990, it was replaced with a smaller, automated lighthouse located about 70 metres (230 ft) to the west of the old building. The old building is now used as a museum and landmark.
The present lighthouse is on a 9.3-metre (31 ft) tall concrete post that is painted with red and white horizontal bands. The light on top sits at an elevation of 11.7 metres (38 ft) above sea level. The 26,400-candela light emits a white, red, or green beam (depending on direction) occulting twice every 8 seconds.
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