The key characteristics of two rivers in this study: the Blanda and the Skjálfandafljót (Louvat et al. 2010)
| Characteristic . | Blanda . | Skjálfandafljót . |
|---|---|---|
| Length (km) | 125 | 180 |
| Catchment area (km2) | 1730 | 3,293 |
| River type | Direct runoff and glacial fed | Direct runoff, spring and glacial fed |
| Annual discharge (km3/year) | 1.36 | 2.66 |
| Glaciers (% of catchment area) | 14 | 3 |
| Runoff (mm/year) | 784 | 806 |
| Characteristic . | Blanda . | Skjálfandafljót . |
|---|---|---|
| Length (km) | 125 | 180 |
| Catchment area (km2) | 1730 | 3,293 |
| River type | Direct runoff and glacial fed | Direct runoff, spring and glacial fed |
| Annual discharge (km3/year) | 1.36 | 2.66 |
| Glaciers (% of catchment area) | 14 | 3 |
| Runoff (mm/year) | 784 | 806 |