THE GATE OF HELL / Incredible places to visit #1

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The Darvaza crater


The Darvaza gas crater known locally as the ''Gate of Hell", is a natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan, that collapsed into an underground cavern, becoming a natural gas crater. Geologists set it on fire to prevent the spread of methane gas, and it has been burning continuously since 1971 (for 47 years!). The crater is a popular tourist attraction. Since 2009, 50,000 tourists have visited the site. The gas crater has a total area of 5,350 m2. The surrounding area is also popular for wild desert camping. Here are some pictures:

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Wow I never knew about this place. Thanks for sharing. Pretty hellish looking for sure. Lol

Yeah, so many things to see!

I wonder how hot it is where the tourists are standing. I like the photographers sopt better lol.

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Scary place

nice post

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Thank you

Keep up good work

Very cool post Aca

Wow this is amazing, I would love to see this place in person