Eira (river) explained

Eira
Pushpin Map:Møre og Romsdal#Norway
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the river
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Norway
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Møre og Romsdal
Subdivision Type3:Municipalities
Subdivision Name3:Molde Municipality
Length:7km (04miles)
Source1:Eikesdalsvatnet
Source1 Location:Osen, Molde
Source1 Coordinates:62.6316°N 8.1018°W
Mouth:Eresfjorden
Mouth Location:Syltebø, Molde
Mouth Coordinates:62.685°N 8.1316°W

Eira is a river in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 7km (04miles) long river flows from the lake Eikesdalsvatnet past the village of Eresfjord and into the Eresfjorden. The mountain Skjorta lies east of the river.

Historically, the river was a bountiful salmon fishing area, but since it has become a regulated river for nearby hydro-electric power stations, the fish have not been as plentiful.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eira. Store norske leksikon. Store norske leksikon. Norwegian. 2010-10-31.