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Fjallaskagi Lighthouse

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Name and Location

The Fjallaskagi Lighthouse is located in the remote region of Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland, at coordinates 66.0083284° N, -23.8116654° E.

Construction and History

The Fjallaskagi Lighthouse was built without a specific year of construction known. It stands approximately 20 meters tall. The architectural style remains unclear due to limited available information.

Architecture and Materials

There is no available information regarding the lighthouse's architecture or materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The Fjallaskagi Lighthouse features a white light that emits every 5 minutes, with a range of 12 nautical miles. The light sequence is described as Fl (Flash) with a duration of 0.5 seconds, followed by a pause of 4.5 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, information about public accessibility or visitor hours is unavailable. Due to its remote location, visiting the Fjallaskagi Lighthouse might be challenging. However, this could change with further development of tourism infrastructure in the region.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged Icelandic terrain, featuring fjords, mountains, and valleys. Visitors to the area can expect breathtaking views of the country's unique natural beauty.

Technical and Operational Details

The Fjallaskagi Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, which means it no longer requires human operation. Its primary function is as a visual marker for mariners, helping them navigate through Icelandic waters.

Further Information

  • 1. US NGA Pub. 115 (2010-09-09)
  • 2. Wikidata: Q3378218

Details

NameFjallaskagi Lighthouse
City
CountryIceland
Coordinates66.0083284, -23.8116654
Tower height20
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes, island
View descriptionrugged Icelandic terrain, featuring fjords, mountains, and valleys
Light characteristic"Fl (Flash)"
Light range12
Automatedtrue