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
Skrikjofossen is located in Vestland
Skrikjofossen
Skrikjofossen is located in Norway
Skrikjofossen
Map
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates60°18′16″N 6°41′37″E / 60.304319°N 6.693525°E / 60.304319; 6.693525
TypeTiered plunge
Elevation929.5 metres (3,050 ft)
Total height455 metres (1,493 ft)
Number of drops2
Longest drop260 metres (853 ft)
Total width15 metres (49 ft)
Run183 metres (600 ft)
WatercourseSkrikjo
Average
flow rate
1 m3/s (35 cu ft/s)
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References

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  1. ^ "Skrikjofossen". European Waterfalls.com.
  2. ^ "Skrikjofossen and Opofossen". World of Waterfalls.
  3. ^ "Skrikjofossen". World Waterfall Database. Accessed on 2020-02-23.