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10. The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
In 1971, Soviet scientists ignited a crater to prevent the spread of methane gas, anticipating it would burn for only a few days. The fire has persisted for over 53 years. pic.twitter.com/deSIh2xNie
— James Lucas (@JamesLucasIT) April 7, 2024