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SSJTWIZTA · 09-20-2008, 01:01 AM

I came across this and found it very interesting. i needed to share.

i'm not very good with words, so ill let the website im pulling it from sum it up.

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Originally Posted by slightlywarped.com

The Door to Hell, as locals call it, is situated near the small town of Darvaz in Turkmenistan. Thirty-five years ago, geologists were drilling for gas when then encountered a very large cavern underground filled with a poisonous gas. They ignited the gas expecting it to burn off in a few hours. Thirty-five years later, the gas is still burning.

Pics

and a video to boot.

i find it simply awe inspiring that a fire anywhere could burn for 35 years. i try to imagine the volumes of gas that must be contained in this so called cavern and it leaves me flabbergasted. this planet we live on will never cease to amaze me.

any thoughts?

highdro69 · 09-20-2008, 01:08 AM

turkmenistan, eh? well at least we're not the only ones who absentmindedly squander priceless resources like it's going out of style.
can you imagine the energy that could have been/could be harvested from a fire burning for over 35 years?
i would LOVE to see a high def documentary on this thing, the view looking into it must be mesmerizing.

Gabbyness · 09-20-2008, 01:08 AM

There is a coal fire underneath some land in Eastern Pennsylvania that has been burning for upwards of 80 years (if I remember correctly, which I may not!) Regardless, these pics are AWESOME. Very cool contribution.

Martian · 09-20-2008, 04:21 AM

Coal seams can burn for thousands of years. Due to the lack of oxygen and the difficulty of fighting fires underground, they smoulder continuously. I would imagine this is the same principle, only with gas instead of coal.

This should probably be in found on the net.

Redjake · 09-20-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabbyness

There is a coal fire underneath some land in Eastern Pennsylvania that has been burning for upwards of 80 years (if I remember correctly, which I may not!) Regardless, these pics are AWESOME. Very cool contribution.

Did someone say coal fire underneath a town?

http://msp202.photobucket.com/albums...t_hill_art.jpg

paddyjoe · 09-20-2008, 06:59 AM

jeezus man, freekin amazing. good find........

uncle phil · 09-20-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabbyness

There is a coal fire underneath some land in Eastern Pennsylvania that has been burning for upwards of 80 years (if I remember correctly, which I may not!) Regardless, these pics are AWESOME. Very cool contribution.

Centralia, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tully Mars · 09-20-2008, 07:36 AM

So basically...

"Hand me a match I can't tell where the gas is coming from."

Ah, famous last words.

SSJTWIZTA · 09-20-2008, 07:48 AM

i was going to post this in found on the net, but for some reason i changed my mind at the last second. i cant remember why exactly, but im sure i had a good reason.

yeah, people could have probably used this for energy somewhere down the line, no doubt about that.

ive heard of the coal fires, but i had no idea they were still burning and no idea where it was located. thanks for that nice bit of information.

09-20-2008, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gabbyness Chicken scratch. Location: Japan!!!	There is a coal fire underneath some land in Eastern Pennsylvania that has been burning for upwards of 80 years (if I remember correctly, which I may not!) Regardless, these pics are AWESOME. Very cool contribution. __________________ One, two, three, four, fiiiiiiiifth.

09-20-2008, 04:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Coal seams can burn for thousands of years. Due to the lack of oxygen and the difficulty of fighting fires underground, they smoulder continuously. I would imagine this is the same principle, only with gas instead of coal. This should probably be in found on the net. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

09-20-2008, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	So basically... "Hand me a match I can't tell where the gas is coming from." Ah, famous last words. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-20-2008, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
SSJTWIZTA Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator. Location: Windiwana	i was going to post this in found on the net, but for some reason i changed my mind at the last second. i cant remember why exactly, but im sure i had a good reason. yeah, people could have probably used this for energy somewhere down the line, no doubt about that. ive heard of the coal fires, but i had no idea they were still burning and no idea where it was located. thanks for that nice bit of information. __________________ First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for me And there was no one left to speak out for me. -Pastor Martin Niemoller

09-20-2008, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
highdro69 Crazy Location: Tampa Bay, Florida	turkmenistan, eh? well at least we're not the only ones who absentmindedly squander priceless resources like it's going out of style. can you imagine the energy that could have been/could be harvested from a fire burning for over 35 years? i would LOVE to see a high def documentary on this thing, the view looking into it must be mesmerizing.

09-20-2008, 06:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
paddyjoe through charlatans phone Location: Northcoast	jeezus man, freekin amazing. good find........