The Derweze area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971 geologists accidentally found an underground cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of about 50-100 meters. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided to burn the gas. Geologists had hoped the fire would go out in a few days but it has been burning ever since. Locals have named the cavern The Door to Hell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAdEjFwcSx8&feature=player_embedded
This is crazy - I like this. There is something that burns inside forever - I feel Jeff Buckley coming on.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog. Too much female nudity sometimes though, there is a line between art and desensitization - just my opinion.