Great Rift Valley

Each year Iceland becomes a little bigger.  The North American and European tectonic plates continue to separate and Iceland's volcanic rock break apart creating fissures or rifts.

The Pingvellir National Park ('p' is promounced 'th') is home to these natural formations. 

With Pingvellir lake in the background, the highwinds and occassional rain added to the mystique of this place.

This area is historically significant to Icelanders as the first parliament was held in this area.