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 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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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 Snorkeling Day Tour - DIVE.IS - Snorkelling Iceland
WEBDaily Snorkeling Tours to Silfra with DIVE.IS, Iceland's 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Snorkelling in Silfra, earth's clearest water between two continents.
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 …
Things to do around Silfra - The Silfra Blog - DIVE.IS - ICELAND
WEBToday, Silfra is one of the most popular sites to visit while in Iceland, whether you are a diver or not. Located in the heart of Thingvellir National Park, Silfra is the only one of several tectonic cracks that is filled with glacial water, …