Turkmenistan seeks to seal Gates of Hell tourist spot for good

Known as the “Gates of Hell,“ the Darvaza Gas Crater has long been a hot tourist spot for Turkmenistan. The huge crater is a sight to behold, but it's also been on fire for decades. It's off the beaten track in central Turkmenistan and is about the size of a hockey rink. There are conflicting stories about its origins, though it's been described as part-natural phenomenon and part-industrial accident. But President Serdar Berdymukhamedov now has a burning desire to seal the infernal attraction forever. Mike Armstrong explains how the inferno ignited, and why it's causing concern. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GatesofHell #Turkmenistan #GlobalNews