The Door to Hell: Exploring the Origins and Impact of the Darwaza Gas Crater. AI-Generated.
The Darwaza gas caldera, situated in the Karakum desert of Central Asia, is frequently referred to as the entrance to purgatory by individuals. It was established in 1971 by Soviet geologists to simplify hydrocarbon extraction operations. Nevertheless, they inadvertently ignited methane in an underground crevice that was brimming with natural gas. Subsequently, the ground collapsed, rendering it incapable of sustaining the apparatus's weight. Since that time, the crater has been erupting continuously, with temperatures that have reached as high as 1,000 degrees Celsius. The crater is 65 feet deep and 230 feet wide.