Derweze - The gate to Hell, Karakum Desert, Ahal Turkmenistan

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There are couple of photos from other craters in Derweze, which are very rare.

Derweze is located in the middle of the Karakum Desert, about 260 km north from Ashgabat.
The Derweze area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 70 metres. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided the best solution was to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a matter of days, but the gas is still burning today. Locals have dubbed the cavern "The Door to Hell".

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