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Amidst the frigid expanse of the NorthAtlantic Ocean lies a land of fire and ice – Iceland. This island nation sits right over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent plate boundary that extends from the Arctic to the tropics.
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge forms a spectacular underwater mountain range, stretching over 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles). In Iceland, this underwater ridge reaches above sea level, creating an impressive landscape of volcanoes, geothermal springs, and geysers.
Iceland’s rift valley, most part of which is hosted in the Thingvellir National Park, is an example of this ongoing geological drama. Visitors can walk along the crest of the rift valley, literally standing on the boundary between two continents.
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Post time 19-12-2024 10:30 AM
