The Most Unexplainable Places on Earth

Eternal Flame Falls

In Chestnut Ridge Park, New York, a methane-fueled fire glows behind some incredible waterfalls. The fire is naturally occuring, but not eternal. Sometimes, wind causes water to splash onto the fire source which diminishes the flames, but it always starts up again once its dry enough! This is another natural wonder.

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