Sørvágsvatn Lake (Leitisvatn Lake)

Sørvágsvatn or Leitisvatn Lake that causes an optical illusion on its viewers.

Sørvágsvatn or Leitisvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on the island of Vágar between the municipalities of Sørvágur and Vágar. The second largest lake, also located on Vágar.

Sørvágsvatn Lake

Location:                                    Vágar
Catchment area:                        35.2 km2 (13.6 sq mi)
Basin countries:                         (Faroe Islands)
Surface area:                             3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Average depth:                          27.5 m (90 ft)
Max. Depth:                               59 m (194 ft)
Surface elevation:                     32 m (105 ft)

Scientific facts of Sørvágsvatn Lake:-

When viewed from afar, it seems that the lake is tilted towards the ocean, but only spills over in one small waterfall. This optical illusion also creates the impression that the reservoir is located hundreds of feet above sea level. In actuality, the elevation difference between the lake and the ocean is only about 30 meters, however, steep and significant elevation changes in the surrounding hills give the lake its seemingly impossible look. The lake is situated in a deep depression and its towering headland on the 252 and 376 meters on the left and right sides.

Left-Right side Illusion of the Lake

Many citizens of some of the other nearby towns would rather call the lake, “Leitisvatn” since some of its waters intersect with their towns as well. Yet regardless of what the waters are called, the illusion they create is nothing less than nature pulling a big prank on all of us.


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