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Iceland
Upon arrival to the park, don your dry suit and snorkel and prepare to plunge into the crystalline depths of Silfra fissure. Listen to a comprehensive safety briefing and then descend to discover a mesmerizing underwater tabelau. Gae at a ravine that stretches some 82 feet (25 meters) below the water‘s surface and then follow your guide to some of the fissure‘s most scenic spots. Glide effortlessly between the American and European continents and see jagged rocks and gaping voids that lead to the molten core of planet Earth
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Thingvellir National Park, a landscape of profound geological tension and unparalleled historical significance. As we stand here upon the rugged terrain of Iceland, we are positioned precisely at the terrestrial…
Listen in the app2The Gearing Station
Before anyone can approach the water, a rigorous process of physiological preparation must take place here at the parking lot and gearing station. You are about to subject your body to water temperatures that hover between one…
Listen in the app3The Pathway to the Fissure
Fully encased in our protective thermal armor, we now begin the short but strenuous walk toward the fissure. The journey from the gearing station to the entry point covers a distance of roughly one hundred and fifty meters. …
Listen in the app4The Metal Entry Platform
We have arrived at the edge of the fissure. Before us lies a set of heavy steel stairs descending directly into the icy depths. …
Listen in the app5The Initial Chasms and Rockfalls
Drifting away from the entry platform, we are immediately swallowed by a complex maze of narrow chasms. The walls of the fissure close in tightly on both sides, creating a dark, vertical corridor of ancient stone. …
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Emerging from the dark, restrictive maze, the fissure suddenly and dramatically widens. We have drifted into the first major open section of the dive, a magnificent two hundred meter stretch known simply as Silfra Hall. …
Listen in the app7The Narrows
As we reach the terminus of the vast expanse of Silfra Hall, the geological architecture undergoes another sudden and dramatic shift. The wide, cavernous walls abruptly converge, forcing the gentle current into a highly…
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We have now breached the threshold of The Narrows and entered the undisputed masterpiece of the rift system. Welcome to Silfra Cathedral. …
Listen in the app9The Sandy Incline and Algae Beds
Leaving the majestic depths of the Cathedral behind, the topography of the fissure undergoes its final, significant transformation. The seemingly bottomless vertical walls begin to retreat, and the dark, imposing canyon floor is…
Listen in the app10Silfra Lagoon and The Exit Shore
We have successfully navigated the sharp left turn and entered the calm, expansive waters of the Silfra Lagoon. This wide, shallow basin marks the terminus of our underwater journey. …
Listen in the app11Final Reflections
The journey from the lagoon exit back to the gearing station is a slow, heavy trudge. The wet suits are incredibly cumbersome out of the water, and the biting Icelandic wind quickly reminds you that you are standing on the edge…
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What is Silfra?
Silfra is a place in Iceland with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 64.2786, -21.0819 |
| Last updated |
