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# Dettifoss Waterfall
Reykjahlíð, Mývatn · Iceland

A powerful waterfall plunges between basalt walls in northern Iceland.

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Reference localityReykjahlíð, Mývatn

Country / geographic scopeIceland

Place typeNature

Point coordinates65.81400, -16.38500

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