The majestic waterfall of Dettifoss in Iceland is the most forceful waterfall in Europe. Getting a height of 44 m and a width of 100 m, Dettifoss is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river flowing from the Vatnajökull glacier in Northeast Iceland. The typical flow of water in Dettifoss is 193 cubic meters per second but throughout floods it can attain up to 600 m3/s. The immense force of its waters can be imagined by the trembling bedrock when it is stricken.
Jökulsá á Fjöllum is the glacier exactly where Desttifoss lies and this glacier emerges from beneath Vatnajökull glacier and ultimately it runs into Öxarfjörður bay. The entire area is a protected region recognized as Vatnajökull National Park. Although this whole element of Iceland is filled with wonderful waterfalls but Dettifoss exists in the middle of these unique series of waterfalls. Selfoss River is positioned about a single km up of Dettifoss and Hafragilsfoss river is situated two km down of Dettifoss.
The track towards Dettifoss waterfall is really hard as the road is actually rough and muddy. From the west bank the view on the waterfall is obstructed by the amazing water sprays but on the eastern bank very good track is accessible to attain the best viewpoints. Nevertheless due care and diligence is necessary to travel on the banks as the mighty Dettifoss is biting them each time. Continually consuming away at the river bank. The milky water foams of Dettifoss witness the crumbling of the earth and carrying away sediment and minerals right here.
A handful of meters away from Jökulsá, a splendid way leads towards a green dell known as Fosshvammur. In this slippery region the grass and moss are constantly watered by the spray. But standing in Fosshvammur, Dettifoss can be viewed face to face with all its glory and strength. The location of Dettifoss, Selfoss and Hafragilsfoss on the east side of the river was declared a national monument in 1996.
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