You can scuba dive between continental plates? Yes, it’s true. The Silfra fissure in Iceland is a crack between the Eurasian and North American continental plates, and you can actually scuba dive (or snorkel) between the plates. It’s a bit chilly at a whopping 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit (2-4 Celsius), so dry suits are a given to keep you warm and cozy. The visibility in the water is pristine, supposedly over 300 feet (100 meters). And did I mention that you get to swim between continental plates???
Here’s a link to more information: http://www.dive.is/dive-sites/silfra/
This is definitely on my “travel bucket list.”
World Adventure Divers
February 1, 2015I’m going there soon!!! wanna join? 🙂
Nikki
February 5, 2015That would be awesome! But I think my diving budget for the year is already spoken for. I have trips planned for Panama and the Bahamas. Warm water this year — maybe cold water next year???
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genevievia
February 8, 2015Amazing!
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