Turkmenistan plans to extinguish the Gates of Hell, a burning gas crater that has existed for over 50 years. What challenges lie ahead in shutting it down?
The Gates to Hell in Turkmenistan has burned for over 50 years due to methane leakage. Efforts to extinguish it are ...
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — Turkmenistan said on Friday it would capture the gas fueling its "Gateway to Hell," putting the manmade fire pit at risk of closure as the reclusive state seeks to ...
Called the “Gates of Hell” due to this flammable gas, methane, the fire has attracted thousands of tourists to watch its glow. But now, the government of Turkmenistan has decided that it is time to ...
Turkmenistan said on Friday it will capture the gas fuelling its "Gateway to Hell", putting the man-made fire pit at risk of closure as the reclusive state seeks to reduce its greenhouse emissions.