In 1971, Soviet geologists found an underground cavern with natural gas. To avoid a poisonous gas discharge, the crew decided to burn the gas. It has not stopped burning since.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Darvaza flaming crater in Turkmenistan
In 1971, Soviet geologists found an underground cavern with natural gas. To avoid a poisonous gas discharge, the crew decided to burn the gas. It has not stopped burning since.
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