Dive Site Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, Iceland - DIVE.IS - Silfra
WEBSilfra is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates. The earthquakes of 1789 opened up several fissures in the Thingvellir area, but the Silfra fissure cut into the underground spring filled with glacial meltwater from the nearby Langjökull glacier.
Silfra - Wikipedia
WEBSilfra (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɪl (v)ra]) is a rift formed in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates – and is located in the Þingvallavatn Lake in the Þingvellir National Park in Iceland.
Woman Explores Only Place on Earth You Can Snorkel Between …
WEBJan 30, 2024 · A stock image of the Silfra fissure between the North American and Eurasian continental plates in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park. A video of a woman's recent experience of snorkeling in ...
Dive Between Two Continents in This Frigid Fissure in Iceland
WEBMar 4, 2016 · Filled with the newest rocks formed on Earth and ice-cold water (roughly 35 degrees year-round) that’s pure enough to drink, the Silfra fissure is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the longest...
An Underwater Tectonic Touch Earns a Duke Time Off Photo Prize
WEBJul 19, 2023 · The highlight of the trip included an excursion to snorkel for an hour around the volcanic Silfra Fissure, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge. While swimming in chilly, but crystal-clear 38-degree water, Greyber's guide captured a photo of her touching both continental plates at the same time.
Iceland’s Silfra Snorkeling Experience: 15 Important Tips + FAQ
WEBLast Updated on March 27, 2023 by Kate Storm. With its beautiful, extremely clear water and bucket-list-worthy status as the only place on the planet where you can swim between two tectonic plates, it’s safe to say that a Silfra snorkeling tour is among the most unique Iceland travel experiences.
Silfra Snorkeling in Iceland: Everything to Know - Beyond The …
WEBAug 7, 2024 · The Silfra fissure is a popular tourist destination for snorkeling and scuba diving due to its incredibly clear waters. Divers can see views up to approximately 300 feet (~100 meters) away while underwater.
Silfra fissure | The rift between the continents in Iceland - Europe ...
WEBSilfra fissure is a gap formed between the North American and Eurasian plates on the divergent tectonic boundary. Simply saying, Silfra fissure in Iceland is the only location in the world where you can dive between two continents.
This Snorkeling Experience Between 2 Tectonic Plates in Iceland …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · Here we were in Silfra, a rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates filled with glacier meltwater. Instead of feeling like I was underwater, it was as if I was suspended in...
Iceland Silfra Fissure | Diving & Snorkeling - Arctic Adventures
WEBSilfra Fissure in Iceland is the only place in the world where you can dive between two continents. Dive into one of the best snorkeling spots on earth! Rated one of the top ten activities in the world by TripAdvisor. View our selection of Snorkeling & Diving Tours.
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