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 km 2 (13.6 sq mi) Basin countries: (Faroe Islands) Surface area: 3.4 km 2 (1.3 sq mi) Average depth: 27.5 m (90 ft) Max. Depth: 59 m (194 ft) Surface elevation: 3 2 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