Darvaza - The Door To Hell In The Middle Of The Karakum Desert
The Darvaza gas crater, known locally as the Door to Hell or Gates of Hell, is a natural gas field that collapsed into an underground cavern located in Derweze, Turkmenistan. Expecting dangerous releases of poisonous gases from the cavern into nearby towns, the engineers thought it best to burn the gas off. It was estimated that the gas would burn out within a few weeks, but it has instead continued to burn for more than four decades. All images are available for royalty-free commercial or editorial licensing. Please check the “Licensing” page or contact me: pavel.gospodinov@me.com!
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