Discover the fascinating geology behind The Door to Hell Turkmenistan, a blazing crater that has been burning for decades. Also called The Gates of Hell Turkmenistan and The Darvaza Gas Crater, this fiery pit is one of the world’s most unique geological wonders. Explore how the Door to Hell crater formed and the science behind it, and its lasting environmental impact on climate change and on the surrounding desert. Find out why the Gates of Hell crater is still burning today.