fact of the day 8#

Derweze is a village in Turkmenistan that is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, soviet geologist tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the rig collapsed leaving a hole. To prevent poisonous gas discharge it was decided to burn the gas off. Geologist hoped the gas would soon run out in a matter of days, but 40 years later the gas is still burning. Locals have called this place as The Door To Hell.