7 Most Interesting Eternal Flames from All Around the World
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4. Jharia Coal Mine, India
Tambang Batu Bara Jharia di India
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Jharia in India is the site of the largest coal mine fire in the world. There are 70 coal mine fires that occur and emit thousands of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year.
India is the world's fourth largest emitter of greenhouse gases and coal mine fires are a major source of this pollution.
5. Chimaera, Turkey
The eternal fire that resides in the rock of Mount Chimaera, Turkey has been burning for at least 2,000 years and its light helped ancient sailors to avoid rocky shores.
The source of this eternal fire fuel comes from methane gas that seeps through ophiolite, seabed rock that has been lifted.
6. Water and Fire Cave, Taiwan
Water and fire Cave di Taiwan
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The eternal flame in Guanziling Taiwan was the result of the methane gas present in the area. It is said that this fire has been burning for about 300 years since 1701.
Uniquely, this fire is still burning and never goes out, even though there is a spring next to it. At first, this eternal flame was found to be three meters tall, but as time went on this flame got smaller.
7. Baba Gurgur, Iraq
Api Abadi di Baba Gurgur, Irak
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The eternal flame of Baba Gurgur is located in the largest oil field in Iraq. It is also said that pregnant women will visit the eternal flame if they are expecting a son.
For thousands of years the natives have used natural asphalt in Baba Gurgur to build houses, roads and other things.
The blaze emits hydrogen sulfide gas which is dangerous to humans. So, visitors must obey warning signs to pay attention to wind direction.
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