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.
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...
Dive into the crystal waters of Silfra Fissure, Iceland
WEB10 hours ago · Sep 23, 2024 01:43 pm. What's the story. Silfra Fissure in Iceland offers a unique snorkeling experience, allowing adventurers to glide between two continental plates. This underwater marvel ...
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 ...
Snorkeling in Silfra: Iceland's underwater marvel
WEB12 hours ago · Silfra Fissure, located in Thingvellir National Park, Iceland, offers a unique snorkeling experience. This rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates is filled with crystal-clear ...
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.
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 Fissure, Iceland: Dive Between Tectonic Plates
WEBThe Silfra fissure in Þingvellir National Park fills with glacial water that has been seeping through underground lava rocks for decades producing the most transparent water on earth. After snorkelling, drive your rental car to the heavenly …
Exploring Silfra Fissure Between Two Continents - BusTravel Iceland
WEBAug 11, 2023 · Silfra Fissure, a natural wonder within Thingvellir National Park along Iceland's Golden Circle Route, mesmerizes with its crystal-clear waters and the convergence of North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, inviting immersion in its enchanting depths.
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