A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates. The canyon is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents and every year these two continental plates drift about 2cm further apart. French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie dived to 49ft and captured these images during an expedition through the freshwater Silfra canyon, located in Thingvellir Lake, Iceland. The 40-year-old, of Montpellier, France, says: “I had the privilege to dive at the famous Silfra dive site, probably the most impressive freshwater rift in Iceland.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
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A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .