The Most Unexplainable Places on Earth

Door to Hell

The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan randomly opened up one day nearly 50 years ago. The crater burns day and night and can be seen from miles away. General public belief says that it was created by a Russian natural gas drilling accident where engineers set the area on fire to stop the spread of dangerous gases.

Devil's Tower National Monument

Devil's Tower is a geologic masterpiece in the Black Hills region of Wyoming. This feature is actually made of molten rock that hardened into this giant geometric column. The site is sacred to Native American Tribes and is a popular spot for Native ceremonies as well as rock climbing and hiking. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.