Thingvellir,Iceland
The Silfra Fissure is the fantastic canyon that separates tectonic plaques from North America and Eurasia, located in Iceland in the Thingvellir National Park. This fault separates the two continents with a fracture full of fresh water which comes directly from the glaciers. A place of great geological interest, the Silfra Fissure is considered among the most exciting underwater worlds around the world, where diving means literally touching two continents by hand.
Every year the two huge plates move further away from each other about two inches, causing earthquakes with a ten-year frequency that in turn form new caves, niches and tunnels. The fissure has freezing water temperatures which range between 35.6°F and 25°F as well as very clear visibility up to a hundred meters in depth, offering visitors an underwater panorama of extraordinary beauty - a true paradise for all divers.
The slit is divided into three distinct sections - the Salon, the Cathedral and the Lagoon. The deepest point reaches 63 meters and is accessible only to experienced divers, while the less experienced (with certifications) can dive to no more than 18 meters deep. Park guides also offer organized snorkeling tours.
The site is open all year round and the best time to visit is from May to September, during the Icelandic summer, when days last 24 hours and the sun is always high on the horizon.
Living an underwater experience within this split or simply touching the surface, goes far beyond what the imagination can conjure. It is surely a place of unsurpassed beauty, one that only mother nature could create.
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