The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is
one of the most visited attractions in
Iceland. The steamy waters are part
of a lava formation. The warm waters
are rich in minerals like silica and
sulphur and bathing in the Blue
Lagoon is reputed to help some
people suffering from skin diseases
.The water temperature in the bathing
and swimming area of the lagoon
averages 37–39 °C . The Blue
Lagoon also operates a Research and
Development facility to help find cures for other skin ailments using the
mineral rich water. The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby
geothermal power plant Svartsengi and is renewed every 2 days.
Superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to
run turbines that generate electricity. After going through the turbines, the
steam and hot water passes through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a
municipal hot water heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon for
recreational and medicinal users to bathe in. (Global Volcanism Program)
Blue Lagoon
Location: 63.88 N, 22.27° W
Elevation: 39m
Photos: Rolf Cosar 16.07.2005
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one of the most visited attractions in
Iceland. The steamy waters are part
of a lava formation. The warm waters
are rich in minerals like silica and
sulphur and bathing in the Blue
Lagoon is reputed to help some
people suffering from skin diseases
.The water temperature in the bathing
and swimming area of the lagoon
averages 37–39 °C . The Blue
Lagoon also operates a Research and
Development facility to help find cures for other skin ailments using the
mineral rich water. The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby
geothermal power plant Svartsengi and is renewed every 2 days.
Superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to
run turbines that generate electricity. After going through the turbines, the
steam and hot water passes through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a
municipal hot water heating system. Then the water is fed into the lagoon for
recreational and medicinal users to bathe in. (Global Volcanism Program)
Blue Lagoon
Location: 63.88 N, 22.27° W
Elevation: 39m
Photos: Rolf Cosar 16.07.2005
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