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Stunning underwater valley between two continents

Updated: 2011-05-19 10:32

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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Stunning underwater valley between two continents
A diver explores the cathedral at Silfra canyon, a deep fault filled with fresh water in between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park, Iceland. In this photo the American plate is on the left and the Eurasian plate on the right. [Photo/CFP]


Stunning underwater valley between two continents
A diver explores the cathedral at Silfra canyon, a deep fault filled with fresh water in between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park, Iceland. In this photo the American plate is on the left and the Eurasian plate on the right. [Photo/CFP]

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