Caution Advised Due to Cracks Near Valahnúkur
Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark would like to alert visitors to the presence of cracks near the popular tourist sites Bridge Between Continents and Valahnúkur. These cracks may pose a safety risk, and visitors are advised to proceed with caution in the area. We urge all guests to stay clear of visible cracks and edges. Please note that visits are at your own risk.
A symbolic footbridge, The Bridge Between Continents, spans a wide tension crack that opened up due to the divergent movements of the North American and Eurasian plates. The average rifting amounts to about 2 cm/year but commences in bursts.
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