Fire Mountain

Azerbaijan’s reputation as the “Land of Fire” is quite literal—the earth in the northwestern Asian nation is so rich in oil and natural gas that cracks or vents in the ground sometimes spontaneously emit flames. Fire Mountain, called Yanar Dag in Azerbaijani, is one such place. Located not far from the capital city of Baku, it has become a tourist attraction due to the large flames that continuously shoot out of the hillside. How is Azerbaijan’s geology related to Zoroastrianism? Discuss

Source: The Free Dictionary

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