wow,,,this is interesting stranges places....if u don't believe it, go to HELL la...hehe...it's located in the Kara-Kum desert of Turkmenistan is
the village of Darvaza (Derweze) near to where, in 1971, a team of
Soviet prospectors allegedly drilled into a large chamber filled with
natural gas. The roof of the cavern collapsed leaving a crater-like
sinkhole some 25 metres deep with a diameter of approximately 60 - 70
metres. It soon became evident that natural gas was still rising into
the crater from even deeper sources and the story goes that the decision
was made to ignite the emissions rather than risk either a concentrated
build-up of gas or local poisoning. According to various sources it has
burned continuously since then and has apparently been named “The Gate
to Hell” by the local people. However, another source that spoke with
the guides from the region claims that it is a wholly natural
phenomenon.
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| THE GIANT FIRE CRATER OF DARVAZ It is most impressive at night and the glow from its flames can be seen miles away. The inside of the crater is black from carbon build up and the heat is so intense that it is only possible to stay near the edge for a few minutes. |
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