Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, falls 148 ft (45m)
into Iceland’s largest canyon, the Jokulsargljufur Canyon. Situated on
the Jokulsa a Fjollum river, which flows from the Vatnajokull glacier,
Dettifoss lies within the Vatnajokull National Park. In terms of volume
discharge, it is the largest waterfall in Europe. The famous composer,
Jon Leifs, wrote his work 'Dettifoss' after being inspired by the
waterfal1.
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Dettifoss, Iceland
Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, falls 148 ft (45m)
into Iceland’s largest canyon, the Jokulsargljufur Canyon. Situated on
the Jokulsa a Fjollum river, which flows from the Vatnajokull glacier,
Dettifoss lies within the Vatnajokull National Park. In terms of volume
discharge, it is the largest waterfall in Europe. The famous composer,
Jon Leifs, wrote his work 'Dettifoss' after being inspired by the
waterfal1.
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