Silfra
Silfra is a fissure in Þingvellir National Park where you can snorkel or dive in the crystal-clear water between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates…
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About Silfra
Silfra is a fissure in Þingvellir National Park where you can snorkel or dive in the crystal-clear water between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates — one of the only places on Earth where this is possible.
Tours Near Silfra
DT 322 Private Superjeep South Coast & Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Sights
Superjeep · 8 hours
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour
BusTravel Iceland · 10 hours
South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach
BusTravel Iceland · 10 hours
South Coast Waterfalls, Black Beach and Glacier Adventure | Small Group Day Tour
Nicetravel · 11 hours
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History & Background
The fissure was created by the separation of the two tectonic plates, which drift apart by approximately 2 cm per year. The water in Silfra is glacial meltwater from Langjökull glacier that has been filtered through underground lava rock for 30–100 years, giving it extraordinary clarity with visibility up to 100 meters. Water temperature stays around 2°C year-round.
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Located directly between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates
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