Why Turkmenistan’s ‘Door to Hell’ Has Been Burning for 50 Years

Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert hosts a fiery pit, the Darvaza Gas Crater, nicknamed the Door to Hell. This site has blazed for over fifty years following a 1970s mining accident. Experts state extinguishing the flames presents significant challenges. The crater's continued burning depends on underground geological forces. It stands as a testament to human error and natural power.