The Darvaza flaming crater

Located at Turkmenistan desert, Darvaza flaming crater is one of the most apocalyptic landscapes in the world. Its 60 meters in diameter and 20 meters depth have not been caused by volcanic activity or a meteorite impact. This crater was created sometime in the 50’s when the Soviets were prospecting for natural gas in this […]

The Black Sun phenomenon

I remember once we were going back from vacation. We wanted to make a break from the road trip. We stopped the car near a small wood. Walked a little, lighted cigarettes. I don’t think we had our soccer ball with us that day. But then we suddenly looked up the sky: hundreds of birds […]