🌅☄️ Darvaza Gas Crater - Door to Hell

Darvaza Gas Crater: As you approach you will feel the heat and hear the sound of a thousand dancing flames of natural gas. Local people call this the "Door to Hell". Don't get too close! (Since this photo was taken, the Turkmen government built a low metal fence around the crater and a stone walkway to a patio that overlooks the crater's edge The Door to Hell: The crater, located in north-central Turkmenistan, is about 226 feet (69 meters) across and about 98 feet (30 meters) deep. Discover the incredible Darvaza Gas Crater, known globally as the 'Door to Hell', 'Gate to Hell', 'Crater of Fire', and 'Darvaza' or 'Derweze' Crater. Take captivating photos and videos of this fiery natural spectacle, nestled within the desolate expanses of the Karakum desert, 266km north of Ashgabat city. In 1971, the mesmerizing sight of the Darvaza Gas Crater was unintentionally created by Soviet geologists. Situated near the quaint village of Darvaza (Derweze), meaning 'gate' in Turkmen, they accidentally pierced a cavern filled with natural gas. An unfortunate accident led to equipment falling into a newly formed cavernous hole, from which gas began to escape. With concerns about the potential release of poisonous gases, the team decided to ignite the gas. The expectation was the fire would extinguish after consuming the available fuel within a few days, but surprisingly, the fire still burns today. #placetosee #stunningbeach #beachparty #beachlovers #topbeach #placetovisit #bestbeach #travel #perfectbeach #localescapes #helloautumn #beachvacation #hotelstaycation