The Fiery Door To Hell
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Discovered in 1971, the Door to Hell sits near the Derweze village in Turkmenistan. The gas reserve—which was given its nickname by locals—is one of the largest on Earth. The hot spots in the crater range over an area with a width of 60 meters.
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- 1 The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan is nicknamed the "Door to Hell" because it has been burning since 1971. (00:14)
- 2 The Door to Hell is a burning sinkhole of natural gas that measures more then 60 meters in diameter and 20 meters deep. (01:07)
- 3 Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. (01:43)
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