The surreal experience of diving between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates
The huge attraction of Silfra fissure for divers is the pristine clarity of the water and the fact that one is literally swimming between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
The fissure is situated close to the shore of Þingvallavatn lake in Þingvellir National Park, South Iceland. It has been voted one of the world’s top cold-water dive. It´s part of the dramatic divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates.
Scuba diving or snorkelling in Silfra has been described as a surreal and unique experience.
The fissure has been divided into three sections: Silfra Hall, Silfra Lagoon and the Cathedral. The last mentioned is a hundred-metre long crack and considered by many to be the most majestic sight, as one can clearly see from one end to the other.
The water in Silfra is quite cold, usually around 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, but wearing a dry suit means one is well insulated against the low temperatures.
