Silfra Fissure Small Group Scuba Diving Tour 2024 Reykjavik The geology of silfra. silfra is a fissure between the north american and eurasian tectonic plates in thingvellir national park. the rift was formed in 1789 by the earthquakes accompanying the divergent movement of the two tectonic plates. the diving and snorkeling site at silfra is right where the two continents meet and drift apart about 2 cm. Ellis emmett, diving between two continents in silfra. scott wilson. 2. silfra, as seen from the section known as “the cathedral." 3. an over under shot in silfra. 4. neon green seaweed clings.
Into The Deep Snorkeling In Iceland S Silfra Fissure Between Two A. marking the point where the north american and eurasian continental plates meet, the silfra fissure is an underwater chasm where you can dive or snorkel in crystal clear water. this underwater world looks like a fantasy realm with twisting rock formations and plant life dancing on the current. swimming between the tectonic plates in iceland. Silfra fissure is the only place where you can dive or snorkel directly in the crack between two continental plates and is the clearest water on earth.silfra. Silfra 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. Description. silfra is a fissure between the north american and eurasian tectonic plates in thingvellir national park. the rift was formed in 1789 by the earthquakes accompanying the divergent movement of the two tectonic plates. the diving and snorkeling site at silfra is right where the two continents meet and drift apart about 2 cm per year.