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Silfra, Þingvellir

Silfra is a rift that leads into Þingvallavatn lake, Iceland. It contains crystal clear water that has been filtering for decades through lava before flowing into the lake. The water itself is from 2-4 degrees celsius year round.
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  • Unusual entry into a dive site...

    Unusual entry into a dive site...

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  • Visibility in Silfra is very high, over 100 meters easy.

    Visibility in Silfra is very high, over 100 meters easy.

  • Arctic Charr is common in Þingvallavatn but rare in Silfra. Most likely because lack of food and oxygen in the cold water.

    Arctic Charr is common in Þingvallavatn but rare in Silfra. Most likely because lack of food and oxygen in the cold water.

  • Although Silfra has numerous caves over 60 meters deep, the depth is usually from 1 to roughly 30 meters.

    Although Silfra has numerous caves over 60 meters deep, the depth is usually from 1 to roughly 30 meters.

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  • The sun casts a partial shade on Silfra.

    The sun casts a partial shade on Silfra.

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  • Exiting Silfra and entering a pool nicknamed the Blue lagoon.

    Exiting Silfra and entering a pool nicknamed the Blue lagoon.

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