In which country is the Door to Hell located?

The "Door to Hell" is a natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan, that collapsed into an underground cavern in 1971, becoming a natural gas crater. Geologists set it on fire to prevent the spread of methane gas, and it has been burning continuously since then. The diameter of the crater is 69 metres (226 ft), and its depth is 30 metres (98 ft).

The crater is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. It is well-known around the world as well, and about 10 thousand people from different parts of the planet come to Turkmenistan every year to see this miraculous phenomenon. The area around the crater is also an attractive place for desert campers.

This place is a paradox. Find out more about the amazing creations of nature here:

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More Info: en.m.wikipedia.org

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Rita Hayes

And all this time, I thought is was at my two older sisters houses here in the USA!! Go figure. Lol

William Laughlin

John Clairmont You're not helping with misinformation. You're not even on the right continent! Turkmenistan is in ASIA! It is surrounded by Iran to the southwest, Afghanistan to the south east, Uzbekistan to the east and north, Kazakhstan to the northwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west.

larrywagner

The Centralia coal mine as been burning in Pennsylvania for more than 50 years. Another man made mistake. Removed a whole town.

Diana Lucia Rosagllio

Not only have I discovered I'm afraid of heights, but this scares the hell out of me. Pun intended.

anthonygriffin

Wow! That is one very impressed write-up about that area of the world. The idea of that area of the world has been burning for 45 years non-stop is very surreal in itself.

✨KRISTA✨

mkrash, I don't understand your remark. How is a court 🏫 house considered, "the door to hell"? Did you have a upsetting court decision?🤔 (Certainly a subjective opinion).