Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza


Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza
Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza
Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza
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By: kjfitz @ 2008-03-26 09:41:46
Description: Decades ago, geologists were drilling for gas when they hit an underground cavern filled with gas. The drilling rig and camp collapsed into the cave and ignited the gas, which has been burning ever since.
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Location: Darvaza, Turkmenistan (TM)
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kjfitz @ 2008-03-27 10:09:18
kjfitz's picture More amazing photos here:
http://www.johnhbradley.com/pictures2.asp?var=070707darvaza

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