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The Hengifoss waterfall in Iceland. #162683802
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Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in Hengifossa in Fljotsdalshreppur, East Iceland. It is surrounded by basaltic strata with thin, red layers of clay between the basaltic layers. Fossilized trunks of coniferous trees, sensitive to cold, and lignite, which depict warmer climates during the latter part of Tertiary. Further down the Hengifossa river is Litlanesfoss, notable for the columnar jointed volcanics around it. Hengifoss is the most popular hiking site in East Iceland. Europe