Yanar Dagh

Yanardağ
natural gas fire in Azerbaijan
#9 in Azerbaijan
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by Frokor
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Yanar Dagh, located near Baku in Azerbaijan, is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside. This phenomenon is fueled by the steady seepage of natural gas from the ground, which ignites upon contact with the air, creating a mesmerizing and eternal flame that has burned for centuries. The name "Yanar Dagh" translates to "Burning Mountain," and it is a popular tourist attraction due to its unique and captivating display of nature's raw power.


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