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Víti | crater lake

Iceland / Nordurland eystra / Reykjahlid /
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Víti is a smaller explosion crater on the north east shore of Öskjuvatn, approximately 150 metres diameter. It contains a geothermal lake of mineral-rich, sulphurous, opaque blue water, which is maintained at a comfortable temperature for swimming. (It should be noted that swimming in these craters is not a good idea because Carbon dioxide can accumulate on top of the water, making you pass out and drown - although it has to be mentioned that there rarely is a calm day in Askja...). Víti was formed in the eruption of 1875.
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Coordinates:   65°2'48"N   16°43'32"W
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