Did you know that Hell’s Gate is a natural gas crater located in Derweze, Turkmenistan, and has been burning non-stop since 1971? This amazing phenomenon originated when Soviet engineers accidentally drilled an underground cave filled with gas. The ground collapsed, forming a huge hole about 70 meters in diameter and 20 meters deep. To prevent the release of methane gas, scientists decided to set it on fire, thinking it would go out in a few days. However, the fire has continued to burn for more than 50 years. This site has become a tourist attraction due to its impressive and surreal appearance, with flames that do not stop day and night.
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