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.
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
