Ground Collapse Occurs During Natural Gas Drilling in Turkmenistan
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Natural gas drilling operations in Turkmenistan resulted in a ground collapse on September 22, 2026. The incident occurred in the Karakum Desert, near the Darvaza crater. The crater has been burning continuously for over fifty years, fed by a large natural gas system that seeps through fractured rock.
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Why it matters
The event relates to the ongoing extraction and management of natural gas resources in Turkmenistan. These gas reserves are a key component of the country's strategic partnerships, including with China.
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Who's involved
- TurkmenistanThe country where the natural gas drilling operations took place.
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The entities involved
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Turkmenistan
country in Central Asia