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Hafragil

Hafragil is a gorge in , and has an elevation of 324 metres.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hafragilsfoss and Dettifoss.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall in . The waterfall flows downstream from within the depths of the Jökulságljúfur canyon. This waterfall is also on the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, making it a powerful waterfall.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall in in Northeast , and is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the .

Waterfall
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is a waterfall on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of . The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea. is situated 3 km southeast of Hafragil.

Hafragil

Latitude
65.8295° or 65° 49′ 46″ north
Longitude
-16.41371° or 16° 24′ 49″ west
Elevation
324 metres (1,063 feet)
Open location code
9CQ5RHHP+QG
Geo­Names ID
2630897
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