History
History says that in the early 1970's a team of Soviet prospectors opened this cavern looking for natural gas pockets. Their investigative hole quickly collapsed into a large cavern some 25 metres deep and filled with natural gas from a deeper source. Fearing poisoning the local population or a large explosion they ignited the gas and it has burned ever since. The heat coming from this cavern is so intense that people can only stay at the edge for a few seconds.
Strangeness
First of all it is is a little odd that it has burned for about 40 years without any signs of stopping. Odd but still possible with a constant source of fuel. The locals say that this is a completely natural phenomena and has been burning for much longer than the 40 years. It is claimed that this hole is a direct doorway to Hell itself.
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Location
Deep in the Kar-Kum Desert near Darvaza
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