26/11/2024
Хорошо бы и нам так экологично использовать природные ресурсы.
The Blue Lagoon (Icelandic: Bláa lónið) is a geothermal spa located in southwestern Iceland.🇮🇸 It is one of the most visited attractions in the country, where the vaporous waters emerge from a lava formation. The hot springs are rich in minerals such as silicon and sulfur, and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is said to help people suffering from skin diseases, such as psoriasis. The temperature of the bathing water in the lagoon's swimming area is between 37 and 39 °C.
The lagoon is formed by the contribution of water from the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant. The superheated water, which rises from the ground near the lava flow, is used to drive turbines that generate electricity. After passing through the turbines, the steam and hot water pass through a heat exchanger that provides heat for the municipal hot water system. The water is then poured into the lagoon for recreational and medicinal uses.
The spa is located on the lava field in Grindavík, on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is located about 13 km from Keflavík International Airport and 39 km from the capital, Reykjavík. The Blue Lagoon spa and geothermal complex is clearly visible in the usual satellite image sources.
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