Espelandsfossen (Odda)

The Espelandsfossen is a waterfall located in the Oddadalen valley in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is one of two waterfalls in Norway that shares the same name (the other one is in nearby Voss Municipality). This waterfall has a height of 84 metres (276 ft), with a total of 2 drops, with an average waterflow of 4 cubic metres per second (140 cu ft/s).[2]

Espelandsfossen
Espelandsfossen in September 1997
Espelandsfossen (Odda) is located in Vestland
Espelandsfossen (Odda)
Espelandsfossen (Odda) is located in Norway
Espelandsfossen (Odda)
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates59.9461°N 6.58173°E / 59.9461; 6.58173
TypeTiered Plunges
Elevation274 metres (899 ft)
Total height84 metres (276 ft)[1]
Number of drops2
Longest drop55 metres (180 ft)
Average width15 metres (49 ft)
Run46 metres (151 ft)
WatercourseEspelandselva
Average
flow rate
4 m3/s (140 cu ft/s)

See also

References

  1. "Espelandsfossen". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  2. "Espelandsfossen". World Waterfall Database.


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