Turkmenistan has announced its plans to definitively close the Gates of Hell. This is a gas crater called Darvaza in Turkmenistan. Locals and travelers call it “Hell’s Gate” or “Hell’s Gate”.

The Gates of Hell came into existence in 1971 when the crater was set on fire to prevent the spread of methane gas. Since then, no one has been able to put out the fire. Hell’s Gate is located approximately 260 kilometers from the capital of Turkmenistan. This crater attracts visitors from all over Asia and even around the world. It is considered one of the country’s greatest natural monuments.

Hell’s Gates burn a lot of gas. It can be used for the welfare of the country and its people. The aim is to stop this ever-burning hole and use the country’s natural gas reserves. The reason for closing the burning pit is also related to environmental and health problems. At a time when countries are trying to reduce their gas emissions and protect the atmosphere, it is clear that the gas emissions caused by this natural combustion pit are of particular concern. It is worth noting that the plans were discussed in 2010.

Hell’s Gates is a natural environment for extremophilic bacteria that can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees Celsius. These bacteria are not even in the DNA database, according to George Kurunis, a researcher at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Some may consume methane. As a result, it is a very unusual and mysterious way of life that lives in a place unsuitable for humans and ordinary creatures.

George Kurunis said it could be difficult to put out the fire. It wasn’t enough just to pour a pile of sand into the pit: “If you put out the fire, falling asleep, the probability of the fire rising to the surface is very high.” Source