Flaming Crater - Darvaza Turkmenistan
In the heart of the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan the Darvaza Gas Crater or The Burning Gates give off a glow that can be seen from miles away during the dark night. The large crater is a result of a Soviet gas exploration accident in the 1950’s. It was created when a Soviet drilling rig was drilling for natural gas fell into an underground cavern resulting in a crater which today measures roughly 60 meters in diameter and 20 meters deep. The huge crater was set alight shortly after being discovered and has been burning ever sense. The recognizable smell of burning natural gas can be detected from a distance and becomes quite strong as you near the hot edge of the crater.
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Posted Apr-5-2008 ByDezNuts4urMom (81.98) DezNuts4urMom View Channel Send Message
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That's really cool
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bygrayokc (1791.56) 
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...looks like my bung-hole-io after a night of refried beans, chiles and oh so tasty jalapenos at the local Cantina
Posted Apr-5-2008 ByMr_Poopy_Pants (20.32) Mr_Poopy_Pants View Channel Send Message
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I'd hit it,with my elephant penis!
Posted Apr-5-2008 By69isDevine (11.42) 69isDevine View Channel Send Message
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Absolute proof of global warming.
Puhleeeze."
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bybiffoisirate (35.48) 
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Absolute proof of global warming.
Puhleeeze."
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bybilly_the_great (20.70) billy_the_great View Channel Send Message
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Absolute proof of global warming.
Puhleeeze."
Still, very cool vid...I heard of a town in Pennsylvania,USA about an underground coal mine that caught on fire in the 60's. Had to abondon the town and it still burns today. "
yes... the t More..
Posted Apr-5-2008 ByMr_Poopy_Pants (20.32) Mr_Poopy_Pants View Channel Send Message
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a picture of things to come?
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bytivathehunter (157.08) tivathehunter View Channel Send Message
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What you have there is a semi-permanent massive heat source. If it can't be put out then they may as well install a heat exchanger on it and run some turbines.
I bet that is a popular place during the winter for the nomadic families.
Posted Apr-5-2008 ByLocalYokel (200.70) LocalYokel View Channel Send Message
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IN A COLD COUNTRY YOU WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE A LOAD OF PEOPLE LIVING AROUND THIS....
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bym1eft paul (277.30) 
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How much would you give me if i jumped in there ?
Posted Apr-5-2008 Byh3akalee (91.42) h3akalee View Channel Send Message
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Can this be google earthed?
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bysp0ke (420.46) sp0ke View Channel Send Message
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And if there was economic value to be realized from this gas then I'd think that they would have stopped this a long time ago rather than just flaming it.
Posted Apr-5-2008 Bysp0ke (420.46) sp0ke View Channel Send Message
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