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The Almannagjá rift between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Þingvellir, Iceland.

The Almannagjá rift between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Þingvellir, Iceland. Stock Photo

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Steve Nichols / Alamy Stock Photo

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E0RPDA

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47.4 MB (1.8 MB Compressed download)

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5000 x 3311 px | 42.3 x 28 cm | 16.7 x 11 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

15 April 2014

Location:

Þingvellir (Icelandic), Iceland

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The Almannagjá rift between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Þingvellir, Iceland. Þingvellir became a national park in 1928 due to its historical importance, as well as the special tectonic and volcanic environment as a rift valley. The continental drift between the North American and Eurasian Plates can be clearly seen in the fault that traverses the image. Almannagjá, being a veritable canyon. This also causes the often-measurable earthquakes in the area.

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