Skrikjofossen

Skrikjofossen (also called Krikjofossen) is a waterfall in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The falls are located about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southeast of the village of Lofthus. Its total height is 455 metres (1,493 ft), while the tallest single drop is 260 metres (850 ft).^[1] It tumbles down from the Hardanger Plateau.^[2][3]

Skrikjofossen
View of the waterfall in the distance
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Location	Vestland, Norway
Coordinates	60.304319°N 6.693525°E / 60.304319; 6.693525
Type	Tiered plunge
Elevation	929.5 metres (3,050 ft)
Total height	455 metres (1,493 ft)
Number of drops	2
Longest drop	260 metres (853 ft)
Total width	15 metres (49 ft)
Run	183 metres (600 ft)
Watercourse	Skrikjo
Average flow rate	1 m3/s (35 cu ft/s)

Gallery

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  Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell
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  Skrikjofossen (Krikjofossen)
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  Hardangerfjord

See also

• List of waterfalls
• List of waterfalls by type