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Show more"Given a flaming crater that reaches temperatures well in excess of 750 degrees Fahrenheit, it's not hard to see why locals refer to this otherworldly place as the ""Door to Hell."" While officially named the Darvaza Crater, this formation is a reminder of humanities precarious relationship with nature. In 1971, Soviet scientists were exploring the natural gas reserves of the Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan when their drilling rig unexpectedly collapsed into an underground cavern. 44 years later, the flames are still raging. A testament to the importance of being cautious when working with our environment. This Photograph was taken by Neal Mathes on July 30, 2014 during a family trip through Central Asia."
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Show morePerched atop a piece of Cleveland's past, it's hard not to think of its future. This photograph was taken on the roof of the Warner and Swasey Company building. This company was, in its day, well known for its production of astronomical telescopes. The telescope that is currently on the roof of the A.W. Smith Building at Case Western Reserve University was built by them in 1894. Warner and Swasey may have left the city decades ago, but the building remains as a testament to Cleveland's industrial and scientific past as the city moves to create a new future. This photograph was taken by Neal Mathes in December of 2015 while urban exploring with a friend.
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