The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but ...
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'Gates to Hell' not looking so fearsome

One of the planet's strangest tourist stops is losing some of its fire—literally. The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, ...
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'Gates to Hell' flames weaken, methane risk rises

The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, known as the 'Gates to Hell,' has seen its heat intensity drop by more than 75% in three years, according to satellite data. While the dimming flames may seem ...
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Turkmenistan’s “Gates of Hell” fires slowly dim but methane concerns remain

The crater was formed in 1971 when Soviet drillers accidentally hit a large natural gas pocket and ignited it to prevent toxic gas release, but the ...
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Turkmenistan's leader wants 'Gates of Hell' fire put out

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — The president of Turkmenistan is calling for an end to one of the country's most notable but infernal sights. A blazing desert natural gas crater widely referred to as ...