When did Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell actually ignite?
Turkmenistan's 'Gates of Hell' has been burning for decades, but it may have ignited much later than previously thought
What the source reports (AI summary)
Recent studies suggest that the Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan, known as the 'Gates of Hell', may have been ignited later than the traditional 1971 theory. The crater has been burning continuously for decades due to natural gas reserves beneath the surface. This new finding challenges the historical origin and exact timeline of the incident that started the fire.
AI interpretation: Impact analysis
This is a scientific and local geological history event with no international geopolitical or financial impact.
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