Plate tectonics don't have a good reputation. We attribute them to massive earthquakes and volcanic activity that spews lava. They also have a beautiful and safe location in Iceland.
Located in Thingvellir National Park, the Silfra Rift stretches between the Eurasian and North American continental plates.
Between the two is a popular freshwater diving and snorkeling area that is so narrow that if you dive all the way to the bottom, you can actually get your hands on both continents.
The two sides of Silfra move apart by two centimetres every year, but the dive site is not only famous for that: its waters are incredibly clear, and divers can see the jagged rocks from up to a hundred metres away.
Before you start frantically clicking to book an appointment, it doesn't hurt to know that since it's icy water, it's very cold (between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius), and all divers and snorkelers must wear dry suits preferred by industrial underwater divers.
Diving is also limited, with the gap being sixty metres deep, so only those with the appropriate qualifications can dive.
Silfra is the only place in the world where you can swim between two tectonic plates. While there are similar underwater boundaries similar to trenches on Earth, most of them lie in the middle of vast oceans that lie very deep beneath the surface.
If you're up for it, Silfra is just over an hour's bus ride from the capital, Reykjavik. Several travel agencies run day trips there. For more information On the official website of Silvera Worth a look.
Is it worth braving the cold of the magnificent Arctic country on a winter trip, or is it better to visit the Fire and Ice Island in the summer? It really depends on what we want to see and do. In the summer months, there is a lot to do, but the winter period also holds surprises.
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