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Sascha Pare

Gates of Hell: Turkmenistan's methane-fueled fire pit that has been burning since 1971

A picture of the Darvaza gas crater at night shows fire burning inside the crater.
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Name: The Gates of Hell

Location: Karakum desert, Turkmenistan

Coordinates: 40.252501987265276, 58.43959946915778

Why it's incredible: The entire gas crater has been on fire for more than 50 years. 

The "Gates of Hell," also known as the Darvaza gas crater after a nearby village, is a methane- and fire-filled crater in Turkmenistan's desert.

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