Turkmenistan

Nicknamed the Gates of Hell, this crater has been burning for over 50 years: here's the incredible story behind it

Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, a crater the size of a building has been burning in the desert for decades. His nickname? The gate to hell. 70 meters in diameter, flames that never go out, and an origin born from a forgotten Soviet accident. But until when? 

17/06/2026 futura-terre ⚙ Auto-translated