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Thingvellir National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site in Iceland, marking the rift where two tectonic plates meet and home to the Alþingi, the historic Viking parliament.

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This will make your friends back home jealous – Iceland is one of the only places in the world where you’re able to dive between two tectonic plates. Directly located over where the North American and Eurasian plates meet, the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park provides divers and snorkelers a chance to explore between continents.

jimmytayles 4 years ago

Thingvellir National Park Guides

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Thingvellir National Park Articles

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