Unique Places In The World

The Unique And Strange Places On Earth The world is full of wonders, from the majestic mountains to the vast oceans. But there are some places on Earth that are so strange and unusual, they almost seem otherworldly. These places are not just strange in appearance, but also in the way they came to be. From natural phenomena to man-made structures, here are some of the strangest places on Earth. The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan Located in the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan , the Door to Hell is a 230-foot wide crater that has been burning for over 40 years. The crater was created in 1971 when a Soviet drilling rig collapsed into an underground cavern, releasing a large amount of natural gas . To prevent the spread of toxic methane gas , scientists decided to set it on fire, thinking it would burn out in a few weeks. However, the fire is still burning to this day, attracting tourists from all over the world. Also read The Great Barrier Reef Australia The Great Blue Ho...