Focul viu, Natural gas flame phenomenon in Lopătari, Romania
Natural gases emerge through fissures in the Earth's crust, creating continuous flames across a 25-square-meter area at 1030 meters altitude in the Buzău region.
The site has been a geological point of interest in the Western Breazău ridge of the Subcarpathian Mountains, documenting natural gas emissions through surface cracks.
Local residents maintain traditions of monitoring the flames, which become particularly visible during nighttime, marking their presence in regional folklore and customs.
The location requires navigation through an unpaved road from Lopătari for 7 kilometers, with access potentially limited during heavy rainfall periods.
The flames ignite either through solar rays or human intervention when extinguished, creating a natural combustion process visible across the mountainous landscape.
GPS coordinates: 45.53583,26.54889
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:22
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