Lake Myvatn

Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, near Krafla volcano. It has a high amount of biological activity. The lake and the surrounding wetlands provides a habitat for a number of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscap…
Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, near Krafla volcano. It has a high amount of biological activity. The lake and the surrounding wetlands provides a habitat for a number of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents. The effluent river Laxá is known for its rich fishing for brown trout and Atlantic salmon.
  • Lake type: Volcanogenic, eutrophic
  • Primary outflows: Laxá
  • Basin countries: Iceland
  • Surface area: 37 km² (14 sq mi)
  • Average depth: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
  • Max. depth: 4.5 m (15 ft)
  • Surface elevation: 288 m (945 ft)

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org