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The famed Darvaza gas creater, an iconic landmark in the Karakum Desert, is not the only natural spectacle this area has to offer. Just a stone's throw away are two more craters of similar origins, also spewing out natural gas – meet the Darvaza mud crater and the Darvaza water crater. A further 24 km southward lies the Darvaza water crater. Much like its mud sibling, this crater is conveniently accessible from the main road – just 150 meters off the beaten track. It stretches 50 meters wide with steep walls leading to a water-filled basin 15 meters below ground level. The lake is home to strikingly rich turquoise waters, though its depth remains a mystery. Swimming is strictly off-limits here, not only due to the precarious climb out, but also the ever-present threat of escaping natural gas. This crater's beauty is slightly marred by the litter of plastic bottles scattered around its edges. While the mud and water craters might not match the spectacle of the main gas crater, their natural charm adds a remarkable dimension to a Darvaza tour. Encountering these geological wonders before sunset serves as a captivating appetizer before the main spectacle at Darvaza unfolds.
The famed Darvaza gas creater, an iconic landmark in the Karakum Desert, is not the only natural spectacle this area has to offer. Just a stone's throw away are two more craters of similar origins, also spewing out natural gas – meet the Darvaza mud crater and the Darvaza water crater.
A further 24 km southward lies the Darvaza water crater. Much like its mud sibling, this crater is conveniently accessible from the main road – just 150 meters off the beaten track. It stretches 50 meters wide with steep walls leading to a water-filled basin 15 meters below ground level. The lake is home to strikingly rich turquoise waters, though its depth remains a mystery. Swimming is strictly off-limits here, not only due to the precarious climb out, but also the ever-present threat of escaping natural gas. This crater's beauty is slightly marred by the litter of plastic bottles scattered around its edges.
While the mud and water craters might not match the spectacle of the main gas crater, their natural charm adds a remarkable dimension to a Darvaza tour. Encountering these geological wonders before sunset serves as a captivating appetizer before the main spectacle at Darvaza unfolds.
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