Morsárfoss
Morsárfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈmɔr̥sˌaurˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.[1] Measurements showed that one of them was at least 240 meters in total height, making it the highest waterfall in Iceland.[2] Morsárfoss became visible in 2007 when Morsárjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull glacier, started melting.[3]
| Morsárfoss | |
|---|---|
 Morsárfoss and Morsárjökull seen from Kristínartindar, Iceland | |
| Location | Southeast Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°06′44″N 16°53′05″W |
| Total height | 240 m |
| Number of drops | 1 |
References
- "Iceland's Tallest Waterfall to be Named". Iceland Review. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- "Fossinn í Morsárjökli er vart undir 240 metra hár". Mbl.is. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- "Flyst hæsti foss landsins búferlum?". Mbl.is. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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