Door to Hell
Isn't it simply beautiful and mysterious ?
This cavern is located in Darvaza, Turkmenistan.
I know, this entry is pointless, but I really wanted to share this story!
It must be awesome to visit such a place!
Here is the story:
"Derweze underground is rich in natural gas. In 1971, during a drilling, geologists accidentally found an underground cavern filled with natural gas. The ground on which the drilling rig was placed collapsed, leaving a large gaping hole exposed with a diameter of about 50-100 meters. To avoid poisonous gases coming out of the hole, it was decided to let the gases burn. As of 2009, gases in the underground cavern are still burning without interruption. Locals have named the cavern The Door to Hell."
~From Wikipedia.
The pictures come from this website, by the way.
This cavern is located in Darvaza, Turkmenistan.
I know, this entry is pointless, but I really wanted to share this story!
It must be awesome to visit such a place!
Here is the story:
"Derweze underground is rich in natural gas. In 1971, during a drilling, geologists accidentally found an underground cavern filled with natural gas. The ground on which the drilling rig was placed collapsed, leaving a large gaping hole exposed with a diameter of about 50-100 meters. To avoid poisonous gases coming out of the hole, it was decided to let the gases burn. As of 2009, gases in the underground cavern are still burning without interruption. Locals have named the cavern The Door to Hell."
~From Wikipedia.
The pictures come from this website, by the way.