Turkmenistan and the Door to Hell: Is It Worth the Trip?
Introduction to Darvaza Gas Crater The Darvaza Gas Crater, often referred to as the “Door to Hell,” is a natural phenomenon located in the Turkmenistan desert, near the village of Darvaza. This crater, measuring approximately 69 meters in diameter and 30 meters deep, was created in 1971 during a drilling accident by Soviet geologists. Upon … Read more