VIDEO: It's the Puerta del Infierno, the crater that burned for decades

The Darvaza Crater It is one of the most picturesque places in the world. It is located in the Karakum Desert and is known as the "Door to hell".

"The crater's story is fascinating," says the photographer, speaking to Daily mail about drilling was formed in 1971when geologists from the Soviet Union carried out prospecting in the area, rich in oil and natural gas, and discovered a cave that swallowed all their equipment.

The cave was full of natural gas and geologists they lit it to avoid poisoning, believing that the flames would go out in a few days. But fire has been active for more than 40 years.