The 15 Greatest Cracks in Earth
<p>In the heart of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert lies the Darvaza Gas Crater, often referred to as the <a href="https://geology.com/oil-and-gas/darvaza-gas-crater/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">“Door to Hell.</a>”</p>
<p>This fiery pit, with a diameter of approximately 70 meters, was created accidentally in 1971 when a Soviet drilling operation for natural gas went awry, causing the ground to collapse.</p>
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<p>Darvaza Gas Crater. | Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Darvasa_gas_crater_panorama.jpg" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></p>
<p>To prevent the spread of methane gas, scientists set the crater alight, expecting the flames to extinguish within weeks. Surprisingly, the fire has blazed continuously for over five decades, becoming a spectacle that draws visitors from around the globe.</p>
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