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The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan has burned continuously since 1971.
This 230-foot-wide crater was created when Soviet geologists accidentally drilled into a cavern filled with natural gas. They set it on fire to prevent gas spread, creating a pit that has burned for over 50 years. Scientists study heat-loving bacteria thriving around its edges.
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The Stone Forest of Madagascar features razor-sharp limestone needles.
The Tsingy de Bemaraha contains limestone formations so sharp they can cut through equipment and skin. The hostile...
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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand create natural light shows.
Thousands of bioluminescent larvae create stunning blue light displays on the cave ceilings. The glowworms use their light...
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There’s a lake in Tanzania that turns animals into statues.
Lake Natron is so alkaline that it can turn animals into calcified statues. The lake's pH levels can...