Why Turkmenistan’s decades old ‘door to hell’ is fading
Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames
Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames.
This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The
crater's future as a burning inferno appears uncertain.
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