Alnsjøen
| Alnsjøen | |
|---|---|
 Alunsjøen (2007) | |
| Location | Oslo |
| Coordinates | 59°58′31″N 10°43′39″E / 59.97528°N 10.72750°ECoordinates: 59°58′31″N 10°43′39″E / 59.97528°N 10.72750°E |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Surface area | 39 ha (96 acres) |
| Average depth | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Water volume | 7.56 km3 (6,130,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| References | NVE |
Alnsjøen (also called Alunsjøen) is a lake in Lillomarka in Oslo, Norway. The lake drains through the Alna River to the Oslofjord. The surrounding area was utilized for copper mining during the 18th century.[1][2] The lake is used as a water reservoir for the city of Oslo.
Alnsjøen in winter
The dam of Alnsjøen
References
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Alnsjøen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
- ↑ Arstal, Aksel; Just, Carl, eds. (1966) [1938]. "Alnsjøen". Oslo byleksikon (in Norwegian) (2 ed.). Oslo: Aschehoug.
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