Monte Busca, Mountain with natural gas vent in Tredozio, Italy.
Monte Busca rises approximately 2,430 feet (740 meters) above sea level in the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, positioned between the high valleys of Montone and Tramazzo rivers.
The persistent flame at Monte Busca has been burning continuously since before 1500, with Leandro Alberti documenting the fire emerging from the ground in the 16th century.
Local residents regard Monte Busca as a symbol of natural power and geological wonder, frequently referencing its eternal flame in regional folklore and community traditions.
Visitors can reach Monte Busca by traveling approximately 4 miles (6 kilometers) from Tredozio along the S.P. n. 22 del Monte Busca road to observe the burning fountain.
Methane gas continuously escapes through fissures on the hilltop and ignites spontaneously upon contact with oxygen, creating visible flames that have been burning for over five centuries.
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