Sorvagsvatn Lake on Vágar island appears to float above the ocean, but despite viral claims of an optical illusion, it is 100% authentic. The lake, also known as Leitisvatn, creates a famous perspective-based illusion. From certain angles, the lake appears tilted precariously towards the ocean, seemingly ready to spill over. This is because the viewer is looking from a higher elevation across the lake's surface towards the end of the cliff. The lake itself is relatively calm and sits about 30-40