Virtual Globetrotting: Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza

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Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza

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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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kjfitz @ 2008-03-26 09:41:46

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Darvaza

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Turkmenistan (TM)

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kjfitz @ 2008-03-27 10:09:18

More amazing photos here:
http://www.johnhbradley.com/pictures2.asp?var=070707darvaza

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