Why Turkmenistan’s decades old ‘door to hell’ is fading

Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening.

Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames.

This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern.

Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research.

The crater's future as a burning inferno appears uncertain. ...