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GAPING SEAM
Iceland formed from rock that erupted from
the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where it breaks the
surface near Greenland. The rift between the
North American and Eurasian plates passes
right through the island, creating broad valleys.
This is one of many ragged faults ripped in the
floor of the Thingvellir rift valley where it is
being slowly pulled apart.
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