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Jokulsarlon is one of Iceland's natural crown jewels.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Facts :
With a maximum depth of 248 meters, Jokulsarlon is Iceland's deepest lake.
Jokulsarlon's surface area measures 18 square kilometers.
The icebergs in Jokulsarlon are composed of ice that is over 1,000 years old.
Jokulsarlon glacier first started forming in 1934, when the Breidamerkurjokull glacier started retreating, leaving the lagoon in its path.
This glacial lagoon in Iceland has increased fourfold since the early 1970s.
The lagoon connects with the ocean and is composed of seawater and freshwater. This is what creates the unique color.
Seals can be seen in Jokulsarlon year-round, but they flock to the lagoon’s mouth to catch fish in the winter.