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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 such as [[psoriasis]].<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/id/130626 "Iceland's Energy Lessons"]''Newsweek'', 14 April 2008, link accessed 9 April 2008</ref> The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37-39 °C (98-102 °F). |
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 such as [[psoriasis]].<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/id/130626 "Iceland's Energy Lessons"]''Newsweek'', 14 April 2008, link accessed 9 April 2008</ref> The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37-39 °C (98-102 °F). |
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The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby [[geothermal power]] plant [[Svartsengi Power Station|Svartsengi]]. Superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to run [[steam turbine|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. |
The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby [[geothermal power]] plant [[Svartsengi Power Station|Svartsengi]] and is renewed every every 2 days. Superheated water is vented from the ground near a lava flow and used to run [[steam turbine|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. |
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The spa is located in a lava field in [[Grindavík]] on the [[Reykjanes|Reykjanes Peninsula]], southwestern Iceland. Bláa lónið is situated approximately 13 km from the [[Keflavík International Airport]] and 39 km from the capital city of [[Reykjavík]]. The Blue Lagoon spa and geothermal complex is clearly visible from any of the usual satellite imagery sources at coordinates (63.879, -22.434). |
The spa is located in a lava field in [[Grindavík]] on the [[Reykjanes|Reykjanes Peninsula]], southwestern Iceland. Bláa lónið is situated approximately 13 km from the [[Keflavík International Airport]] and 39 km from the capital city of [[Reykjavík]]. The Blue Lagoon spa and geothermal complex is clearly visible from any of the usual satellite imagery sources at coordinates (63.879, -22.434). |
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Revision as of 05:11, 23 September 2010
The Blue Lagoon (Icelandic: "Bláa lónið") 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 such as psoriasis.[1] The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37-39 °C (98-102 °F).
The lagoon is fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power plant Svartsengi and is renewed every 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.
The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwestern Iceland. Bláa lónið is situated approximately 13 km from the Keflavík International Airport and 39 km from the capital city of Reykjavík. The Blue Lagoon spa and geothermal complex is clearly visible from any of the usual satellite imagery sources at coordinates (63.879, -22.434).
Iceland has a strict code of hygiene and guests are required to shower without clothing in the communal shower area before and after bathing.
It is claimed that in June 2007 the Blue Lagoon appeared green, bewildering both residents and tourists of Iceland.[2]
The Blue Lagoon was used as the pit stop for the first leg of The Amazing Race 6. The Blue Lagoon was used for the thermal spa scenes in the filming of Hostel: Part II. It was also shown in the Incubus documentary Look Alive, when the band visited Iceland.
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Bridge over the Blue Lagoon.
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View of the nearby geothermal power plant.
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References
- ^ "Iceland's Energy Lessons"Newsweek, 14 April 2008, link accessed 9 April 2008
- ^ "When blue goes green" IcelandReview.com, Daily Life section, 22 June 2007, link accessed 21 July 2007
See also
External links
- Review of the Blue Lagoon, updated every month
- Official Blue Lagoon Website in Iceland
- Photo essay on the Blue Lagoon written from a psoriasis perspective.
- Icelandic hygiene instructions
- Pictures from www.islandsmyndir.is of Blue Lagoon Clinic
- Blue Lagoon nature bath images
- Review of Blue Lagoon, critical of the high entrance fees and the artificiality of the facility
- Blue Lagoon panoramic virtual tour