Tungnaá
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The Tungnaá is a river in the southern highlands of Iceland
. It flows from the western edge of Vatnajökull
to the reservoir Sultartangalón
, where it joins the Þjórsá
. The river has been used extensively for hydroelectricity
, with power stations at Vatnsfell
, Sigalda, Hrauneyjafoss, and Sultartangi.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. It flows from the western edge of Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Iceland. It is located in the south-east of the island, covering more than 8% of the country.-Size:With an area of 8,100 km², Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Europe by volume and the second largest in area Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in...
to the reservoir Sultartangalón
Sultartangalón
The lake Sultartangarlón is situated in the Highlands of Iceland to the north of the volcano Hekla. It is a reservoir of the river Þjórsá. Its surface is measuring 20 km²....
, where it joins the Þjórsá
Þjórsá
Þjórsá is Iceland's longest river at 230 kilometers. It is in the southern region of the island.Þjórsá is a glacier river has its source on the glacier Hofsjökull. It flows out through narrow gorges in the highlands of Iceland. Further downstream, another river, the Tungnaá, flows into it , before...
. The river has been used extensively for hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy...
, with power stations at Vatnsfell
Vatnsfell Power Station
Vatnsfell is an Icelandic hydroelectric power station situated in the Highlands of Iceland, at the south end of lake Þórisvatn, just before the Sprengisandur highland road....
, Sigalda, Hrauneyjafoss, and Sultartangi.