Not far from the Caspian Sea lies the crater the crater 328 feet wide. It is the result of gas exploration in Turkmenistan during the early 1970's. Incidence such as this are a stark reminders that can penetrate psychological barriers that block understanding of the need to protect natural environment. Here we see evidence that indicates the prevalence of poor judgement, detrimental when exploiting the natural environment.
Located Near the village of Derweze in the Karakum Desert, it is an easy reminder that we need more foresight when embarking on new "oppotunities" so that we proceed with the proper amount of caution. There is a balance to preservation and the impact of human activity that will allow us to avoid leaving disasters such as this in our wake-- Deepwater Horizon is a reminder of that as well. This particular incident, has been exacting its revenge for nearly 40 years now and continues to burn today. This incident occurred near a 350 person village of Derweze and the risks associate with that population are no in my perview as of yet.
Location link Derweze (gass flame crater)
video link: Derweze in falmes
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