WHY GATES OF HELL PERMANENTLY SHUT ?
(The Quiver) One of the most astonishing sites around the world is the Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan which is also known as the ‘Door to Hell’ or ‘Gates of Hell’. The unstopping fire burning inside the giant hole since years has become a spot of major tourist attraction. However, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has now decided that time is up for the wonderous site.
Before getting to know the reason behind its closing lets know about its origin first
Origination of Gates of Hell
A gas drilling mishap back in 1971 gave birth to the giant hole emitting fire. The Darvaza gas crater is 60 metres in diameter and around 20 metres deep. The pit was lit by geoscientists to ensure that the gas does not spread outward. They believed that the problem will resolve within weeks and the crater would extinguish by itself. But the fuel never ceased to arrive from inside Earth.
Now know the reason behind its closure
The Dravaza gas crater has long been a tourist spot. Even the Turkmenistan President was spotted going around the fire hole in an off-road vehicle back in 2019. But as per the president, the ‘Door to Hell’ appears to be affecting the health of those who reside in the vicinity. Hence, he has now instructed government officials to find ways to extinguish the fire. Now the Gates of hell is completely shut for its visitors.
