Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The water level in this lake has always been very sensitive to climate changes and has been used as a local rain gauge. Since June 17, 2000 the water level in Kleifarvatn has been lowering at an average rate of 1.3 cm/day.  read more about Kleifarvatn

West side of Kleifarvatn (Syðra-stapi) November, 2000	West side of Kleifarvatn (Syðra-stapi) July, 2002
South shore of Kleifarvatn (Lambatangi) June, 2001	South shore of Kleifarvatn (Lambatangi) October, 2001
Hot springs revealed as water level lowers	Close-up of same location
Fracture that opened at north end of Kleifarvatn (Lambhagi)	Close-up of water flowing down fracture. Picture taken on August 25, 2001
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