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Stórhöfði (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstourˌhœvðɪ]) is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe,[citation needed] and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe.[1] The name means great cape and was also the name of a street in Reykjavik's Höfði industrial area until 2015 when it was renamed Svarthöfði (black cape), which is the Icelandic term for Darth Vader.[2] The street had formerly been named Bratthöfði, which translates as steep cape.[3]
Stórhöfði is the location of one of the oldest lighthouses in Iceland, having operated since 1906.[4] Weather observations began at the lighthouse in 1921, which, since 1940, have been conducted at night too.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Jónsson, Trausti (4 October 2007). "Lægsti loftþrýstingur á Íslandi" (in Icelandic). Veðurstofa Íslands. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "As the latest Star Wars movie premiers the mayor of Reykjavík unveils the new Darth Vader Street". Icelandmag. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Reykjavík names a street after Darth Vader from Star Wars". Icelandmag. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Stórhöfdi lighthouse turns 100". Iceland Review. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "Pollution". Icelandic Meteorological office. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
