In between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland’s Silfra fissure is one of the world’s most famous dive sites, popular with tourists who venture into its icy waters. Visibility underwater can exceed 100 meters and the spectacle of light and darkness is hypnotic. “When we entered the water, it was ... ,” says Icelandic tourist Brynjolfur Bragason before pausing.

'Incredible' icy dip between two continents in Iceland. (2022, August 2). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. B4.