Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza

Door to Hell: The Burning Crater of Darvaza
Moskva, Turkmenistan (TM)
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.
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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Links: www.neatorama.com, en.wikipedia.org
By: kjfitz

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@ 2008-03-27 10:09:18
More amazing photos here:
http://www.johnhbradley.com/pictures2.asp?var=070707darvaza

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