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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
Gluggafoss is also known as Merkjárfoss, owing to its location on the Merkjá River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
The falls consist of an upper and lower falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
The upper falls are about 44 meters tall, while the lower are about 8.5 meters in height.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
A trail leads behind the lower falls, where visitors can stand, though you will likely get very wet!
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
A marked path climbs to the base of the upper falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
Walking to the upper falls, with views overlooking the lower Merkjá River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
The upper falls of Gluggafoss, where the water can be seen falling through a palagonite "window," from which the falls received their name.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/07/2018
Gluggasfoss (Merkjárfoss).

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